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Author: J. L. McDonald Appears in 25 hymnals First Line: Why stand ye here idle? there's labor for all Refrain First Line: Oh, why stand ye idle Lyrics: 1 Why stand ye here idle? there’s labor for all, The vineyard needs workmen, the weeds are grown tall, The ripe fruit is wasting for lack of strong hands, Why stand ye here idle? the Master demands. Refrain: Oh, why stand ye idle, Oh, why stand ye idle, Oh, why stand ye idle, idle all day? The harvest is passing, The harvest is passing The harvest is passing, passing away. 2 Why stand ye here idle? a brother’s in need, His cries ascend heav’nward, then pray you, give heed; For food and for raiment He suffers tonight, Then render assistance; Oh, dare to do right. [Refrain] 3 Why stand ye here idle? a soul’s being lost, Speak, speak words of warning, whatever the cost; The soul you may rescue from sin and from shame, And give to the Saviour to praise His dear name. [Refrain] 4 Why stand ye here idle? O labor each day, To lead men to Jesus, the Truth, Life, and Way; The Spirit has promised its presence to lend, To comfort and strengthen, till labors shall end. [Refrain] 5 Why stand ye here idle? a harp and a crown Are waiting in glory for sons of renown Who labor and suffer for truest and best, Then labor and enter the haven of rest. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Why stand ye here idle? there’s labor for all]

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[Why stand ye here idle? there’s labor for all]

Appears in 18 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: E. O. Excell Incipit: 55671 11176 55567 Used With Text: Why Stand Ye Here Idle?

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Why Stand Ye Here Idle?

Author: J. L. McDonald Hymnal: The Crowning Day #54 (1894) First Line: Why stand ye here idle? there's labor for all Refrain First Line: Oh, why stand ye idle Lyrics: 1 Why stand ye here idle? there’s labor for all, The vineyard needs workmen, the weeds are grown tall, The ripe fruit is wasting for lack of strong hands, Why stand ye here idle? the Master demands. Refrain: Oh, why stand ye idle, Oh, why stand ye idle, Oh, why stand ye idle, idle all day? The harvest is passing, The harvest is passing The harvest is passing, passing away. 2 Why stand ye here idle? a brother’s in need, His cries ascend heav’nward, then pray you, give heed; For food and for raiment He suffers tonight, Then render assistance; Oh, dare to do right. [Refrain] 3 Why stand ye here idle? a soul’s being lost, Speak, speak words of warning, whatever the cost; The soul you may rescue from sin and from shame, And give to the Saviour to praise His dear name. [Refrain] 4 Why stand ye here idle? O labor each day, To lead men to Jesus, the Truth, Life, and Way; The Spirit has promised its presence to lend, To comfort and strengthen, till labors shall end. [Refrain] 5 Why stand ye here idle? a harp and a crown Are waiting in glory for sons of renown Who labor and suffer for truest and best, Then labor and enter the haven of rest. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Why stand ye here idle? there’s labor for all]

Why Stand Ye Here Idle?

Author: J. L. McDonald Hymnal: The Gospel in Song #58 (1926) First Line: Why stand ye here idle? there's labor for all Refrain First Line: Oh, why stand ye idle Languages: English Tune Title: [Why stand ye here idle? there's labor for all]

Why Stand Ye Here Idle?

Author: J. L. McDonald Hymnal: Triumphant Songs No.3 #63 (1892) First Line: Why stand ye here idle, there's labor for all Refrain First Line: O why stand ye idle Topics: Awakening; Choir; Missionary; Work Tune Title: [Why stand ye here idle, there's labor for all]

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E. O. Excell

1851 - 1921 Composer of "[Why stand ye here idle? there’s labor for all]" in The Crowning Day Edwin Othello Excel USA 1851-1921. Born at Uniontown, OH, he started working as a bricklayer and plasterer. He loved music and went to Chicago to study it under George Root. He married Eliza Jane “Jennie” Bell in 1871. They had a son, William, in 1874. A member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he became a prominent publisher, composer, song leader, and singer of music for church, Sunday school, and evangelistic meetings. He founded singing schools at various locations in the country and worked with evangelist, Sam Jones, as his song leader for two decades. He established a music publishing house in Chicago and authored or composed over 2,000 gospel songs. While assisting Gypsy Smith in an evangelistic campaign in Louisville, KY, he became ill, and died in Chicago, IL. He published 15 gospel music books between 1882-1925. He left an estate valued at $300,000. John Perry