Wisely Working

"To him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward... The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise" (Proverbs 11:18,30).  "I must work the works of Him that sent Me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work" (John 9:4). 

 

The one who sows in righteousness

Is guaranteed a sure reward.   

The one who lives for something less

Will miss the blessing of the Lord.  

The work that saves our souls is done;

The work that builds the church is not,

For precious souls may still be won

Which to the Savior may be brought. 

Our Lord had surely made this clear

To those He taught along the way: 

The onset of the night draws near;

The time to work is in the day. 

How soon is nightfall's curtain drawn

As strength and daylight thus decrease! 

The time for working shall be gone;

Our labor on this earth shall cease.

Before the day comes to a close,

Lord, help us manifest Your grace,

Declaring that You died and rose

To give to us a Hiding Place.

Lord, keep us laboring for You

That we may thus advance Your cause

To show the lost Your love so true

And win the souls Your Spirit draws. 

Lord, use our fleeting days of youth,

Our middle age, and latter years   

For wisely working with Your truth

Proclaimed to every ear that hears.