The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1058

1058. In the vineyard of our Father

1 In the vineyard of our Father
Daily work we find to do;
Scattered gleanings we may gather,
Though we are but young and few;
Little clusters, little clusters
Help to fill the garners too.

2 Toiling early in the morning,
Catching moments through the day,
Nothing small or lowly scorning
While we work, and watch, and pray;
Gathering gladly
Free-will offerings by the way.

3 Not for selfish praise or glory,
Nor for things of transient worth,
But to send the blessed story
Of the gospel o'er the earth,
Telling mortals
Of our Lord and Saviour's birth.

4 Up and ever at our calling,
Till in death our lips are dumb,
Or till sin's dominion falling
Christ shall in his kingdom come,
And his children
Reach their everlasting home.

5 Steadfast then, in our endeavor,
Heavenly Father, may we be;
And forever and forever,
We will give the praise to thee;
Alleluia,
Singing all eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: In the vineyard of our Father
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Church: Ministry and Missions

Tune Information

• Name: STANLEY
• Composer: J. Stanley
• Meter: 8s & 7s, 6L
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #905, 857, or 283.