Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: In the vineyard of our Father
Topic: Children
Writer: Thomas Mackeller
Composer: Lowell Mason
Meter: 8s 7s and 4
Tune: Alvan
Hymn Number: 532
Page Number: 186, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsIN the vineyard of our Father
Daily work we find to do;
Scatter'd gleanings we may gather,
Though we are but young and few;
Little clusters
Help to fill the garners, too.
Toiling early in the morning,
Catching moments through the day,
Nothing small or lowly scorning,
While we work, and watch, and pray;
Gath'ring gladly
Free-will off'rings by the way.
Not for selfish praise or glory,
Not for objects nothing worth,
But to send the blessed story
Of the gospel o'er the earth;
Telling mortals
Of our Lord and Saviour's birth.