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[O, work for the Master; the field is so wide]
Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Incipit: 51111 55123 45544 Used With Text: O, Work for the Master
[O, work for the Master; the field is so wide]
O, Work for the Master
Author: L. H. Edmunds Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: O, work for the Master; the field is so wide Refrain First Line: Do something for Jesus! Used With Tune: [O, work for the Master; the field is so wide]
O, Work for the Master
O, Work for the Master
Author: L. H. Edmunds Hymnal: Junior Songs #38 (1892) First Line: O, work for the Master; the field is so wide, Refrain First Line: Do something for Jesus! Lyrics: 1 O, work for the Master; the field is so wide,
Whenever God puts you in patience abide;
Be faithful in little, for then you shall know
How much greater blessing the Lord can bestow.
Chorus;
Do something for Jesus!
Do something for Jesus!
"Go, work in my vineyard,"
O hear him now say,
Do something for Jesus!
Do something for Jesus!
The Master is calling,
O serve him today.
2 Yes, work for the Master; at home, by the way,
You meet precious souls, for whom labor and pray;
"The Lord giveth wisdom," he'll give it to you,
If earnestly asking, "Lord, what shall I do." [Chorus]
3 Sweet work for the Master! you toil not alone,
Your weakness and needs to your Saviour are known;
He'll strengthen and help you, while life passes by,
Then give you a share in his triumph on high. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [O, work for the Master]
O, Work for the Master
O, Work for the Master
Author: L. H. Edmunds Hymnal: Radiant Songs #138 (1891) First Line: O, work for the Master; the field is so wide Refrain First Line: Do something for Jesus! Languages: English Tune Title: [O, work for the Master; the field is so wide]
O, Work for the Master
John R. Sweney
1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Composer of "[O, work for the Master]" in Junior Songs John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy.
Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker.
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John R. Sweney
Lidie H. Edmunds
Person Name: L. H. Edmunds Author of "O, Work for the Master" in Junior Songs Pseudonym. See also Hewitt, E. E. (Eliza E.), 1851-1920
Lidie H. Edmunds
