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She Hath Done What She Could

Author: Eva Travers Poole Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: I could not do the work the reapers did

BROTHERTOFT

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Livesey Carrott Incipit: 53721 71326 67217 Used With Text: She Hath Done What She Could

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Author: Eva J. Evered Poole Hymnal: Hymns of Consecration and Faith #327 (1902) First Line: I could not do the work the reapers did Lyrics: 1 I could not do the work the reapers did, Or bind the golden sheaves that thickly fell; But I could follow by the Master’s side, Watching the marred face I loved so well. Right in my path lay many a ripen’d ear Which I would stoop and gather joyfully,— I did not know the Master placed them there— “Handfuls of purpose” that He left for me. 2 I could not cast the heavy fisher-net, I had not strength or wisdom for the task; So on the sunlit sands, with spray-drops wet, I sat, while earnest pray’rs rose thick and fast. I pleaded for the Master’s blessing, where My brethren toil’d upon the world-wide sea; Or ever that I knew His smile so fair Shone, beaming sweet encouragement on me. 3 I could not join the glorious soldier-band, I never heard their thrilling battle-cry; The work allotted by the Master’s hand Kept me at home, while others went to die. And yet, when victory crowned the struggle long, And spoils were homeward brought, both rich and rare, He let me help to chant the triumph-song, And bade me in the gold an jewels share. 4 O Master dear! the tiniest work for Thee Finds recompense beyond our highest thought, And feeble hands that worked but tremblingly The richest colours in Thy fabric wrought. We are content to take what Thou shalt give, To do, or suffer, as Thy choice shall be: Forsaking all Thy wisdom bids us leave, Glad in the thought that we are pleasing Thee! Languages: English Tune Title: BROTHERTOFT

I could not do the work the reapers did

Author: Eva J. Evered Poole Hymnal: The Church Missionary Hymn Book #132 (1899) Languages: English Tune Title: BROTHERTOFT

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Livesey Carrott

1864 - 1900 Composer of "BROTHERTOFT" in Hymns of Consecration and Faith Born: Probably 1864, Boston, Lincolnshire, England. Died: Circa November 1900, Kensington, London, England. Carrott was in Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, in 1871. By 1881, he was in London. He played the organ at St. Matthew’s, Bayswater, West London, and at St. James’, Holloway, London. © The Cyber Hymnal™. Used by permission. (www.hymntime.com)