Anywhere, everywhere

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In the work we have to do

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt
Tune: [In the work we have to do]
Published in 1 hymnal

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1 In the work we have to do,
We may render service true,
Anywhere, ev'rywhere;
We can sow the seeds of love,
Spread the sunshine from above,
Anywhere, ev'rywhere.

Chorus:
In the name of our blessed Saviour King,
Pressing on, while our glad hosannas ring;
He will listen to our prayer,
Give us strength to do and dare,
And the gospel banner bear Anywhere. [Chorus]

2 There's a need for willing hands,
Hearts that heed the King's commands,
Anywhere, ev'rywhere;
Need for kindly words and deeds,
Holy lives as well as creeds,
Anywhere, ev'rywhere. [Chorus]

3 We will labor not alone,
Close to him who guides his own,
Anywhere ev'rywhere;
In a fellowship so sweet,
Toils and triumphs we will meet,
Anywhere, ev'rywhere. [Chorus]

Source: The Voice of Praise: a compilation of the very best sacred songs for use in Sunday Schools and praise services #15

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Author: Eliza E. Hewitt

Pseudonym: Lidie H. Edmunds. Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (… Go to person page >

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First Line:	In the work we have to do
Title:	Anywhere, everywhere
Author:	Eliza E. Hewitt
Refrain First Line:	In the name of our blessed
Copyright:	Public Domain