199 Where are the Reapers? "I will say to the reapers: .. Gather the wheat into my barn."-MATT. xiii. 30. Tune-Sacred Songs and Solos, No. 199. OH, where are the reapers that garner in ΟΙ The sheaves of the good from the fields of sin? Where are the reapers? Oh, who will come, The sheaves of good from the fields of sin ? 2 Go out in the by-ways and search them all; 3 The fields all are ripening, and far and wide 4 So come with your sickles, ye sons of men, 200 What are you going to do, Brother? "To every man his work."-MARK Xiii. 34. H, what are you going to do, brother? You are fresh from the home of your boyhood, Is your heart in the Saviour's keeping? Remember, He died for you! 2 Will you honour His cause and kingdom, The frowns of the world to share? Your lot may perhaps be humble, But God has a work for you ; 3 Oh, what are you going to do, brother? The vigour and strength of manhood, You are rising in worldly prospects, The smile of your fortune brings. Go, prove that your heart is grateful-The Lord has a work for you; 4 Oh, what are you going to do, brother? It shines in meridian splendour, You are holding a high position Of honour, of trust, and fame ; Are you willing to give the glory ? The regions that sit in darkness Are stretching their hands to you; Then, what are you going to do, brother? Say, what are you going to do? 5 Oh, what are you going to do, brother? Already your locks are silvered, And winter is on your brow. Your talents, your time, your riches, Is better because you live. You are nearing the brink of Jordan, But still there is work for you; Then, what are you going to do, brother? Say, what are you going to do? 10 201 The Solid Rock. "The Lord is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge."-Ps. xciv. 22. 202 Tune-Sacred Songs and Solos, No. 201. Y My hope is built on nothing less I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus' name. On Christ, the Solid Rock, I stand, All other ground is sinking sand. 2 When darkness veils His lovely face, I rest on His unchanging grace; 4 When He shall come with trumpet sound, my Saviour, Hear Me. "Hear my prayer, O Lord."-Ps. xxxix. 12. Draw me close to Thee; Thou hast paid my ransom, Thou hast died for me; Now by simple faith I claim Pardon through Thy gracious name; Thou, my Ark of safety, Let me fly to Thee. 2 O my Saviour, bless me, 203 I believe Thy promise, Lord; In this world alone : Bless my way with light divine, Let Thy glory round me shine; 4 O my Saviour, guard me, "Mary May I then, with glad surprise, Chant Thy praise beyond the skies; There with Thee, my Saviour, Dwell for evermore. At the Feet of Jesus. sat at Jesus' feet, and heard His word."-LUKE X. 39. Tune-Sacred Songs and Solos, No. 203. 2 At the feet of Jesus Is the place for me, At the feet of Jesus, Pouring perfume rare, For the grave prepare; And, from love the " good work" done, She her Lord's approval won. At the feet of Jesus Is the place for me, 204 3 At the feet of Jesus, In that morning hour, Haste with joy to preach the word: At the feet of Jesus, Risen now for me, Dark is the Night. "So He bringeth them unto their desired haven.”—Ps. cvii. 30. ARK is the night, and cold the wind is blowing, DAR Nearer and nearer comes the breakers' roar ; Where shall I go, or whither fly for refuge? With His loving hand to guide, let the clouds above me roll, I can brave the wildest storm, with His glory in my soul, 2 Dark is the night, but cheering is the promise; 205 Salvation. "The grace of God that bringeth salvation to all men hath appeared."-TITUS ii. II, Tune-Sacred Songs and Solos, No. 205. OME, sing the gospel's joyful sound, Proclaim to all the world around, The year of jubilee ! (Margin.) Salvation, Salvation, The grace of God doth bring; 2 Ye mourning souls, aloud rejoice; Ye blind, your Saviour see! Ye prisoners, sing with thankful voice: The Lord hath made you free! |