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[Work in the harvest that for you calls]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall Incipit: 33336 55427 77676 Used With Text: Gathering Sheaves for Jesus

Author: Jennie Wilson Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Work in the harvest that for you calls Refrain First Line: Gathering sheaves Lyrics: 1 Work in the harvest that for you calls; Gathering sheaves for Jesus, Work till the twilight around you falls, Gathering sheaves for Jesus; Hasten, O hasten, delay no more, Garner for heaven the golden store, Work till the season of toil is o’er, Gathering sheaves for Jesus. Refrain: Gathering sheaves, Gathering sheaves, Find in life’s harvest divine employ, Bringing the soul everlasting joy, Rapture that never shall know alloy, Gathering sheaves for Jesus. 2 Reap, for the harvest-field lies worldwide, Gathering sheaves for Jesus, Serve with the faithful ones side by side, Gathering sheaves for Jesus; Tho’ you toil hard thro’ the burning heat, Laying bright grain at the Master’s feet, You will have won benediction sweet, Gathering sheaves for Jesus. [Refrain] 3 Patiently toil in the field of time, Gathering sheaves for Jesus, Laying up treasure for realms sublime, Gathering sheaves for Jesus; Tho’ you oft weary and faint may be, And with dim eyes oft your tasks may see, Labor in faith for eternity, Gathering sheaves for Jesus. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Work in the harvest that for you calls]

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Gathering Sheaves for Jesus

Author: Jennie Wilson Hymnal: The Service of Praise #132 (1900) First Line: Work in the harvest that for you calls Refrain First Line: Gathering sheaves Lyrics: 1 Work in the harvest that for you calls; Gathering sheaves for Jesus, Work till the twilight around you falls, Gathering sheaves for Jesus; Hasten, O hasten, delay no more, Garner for heaven the golden store, Work till the season of toil is o’er, Gathering sheaves for Jesus. Refrain: Gathering sheaves, Gathering sheaves, Find in life’s harvest divine employ, Bringing the soul everlasting joy, Rapture that never shall know alloy, Gathering sheaves for Jesus. 2 Reap, for the harvest-field lies worldwide, Gathering sheaves for Jesus, Serve with the faithful ones side by side, Gathering sheaves for Jesus; Tho’ you toil hard thro’ the burning heat, Laying bright grain at the Master’s feet, You will have won benediction sweet, Gathering sheaves for Jesus. [Refrain] 3 Patiently toil in the field of time, Gathering sheaves for Jesus, Laying up treasure for realms sublime, Gathering sheaves for Jesus; Tho’ you oft weary and faint may be, And with dim eyes oft your tasks may see, Labor in faith for eternity, Gathering sheaves for Jesus. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Work in the harvest that for you calls]

Gathering Sheaves for Jesus

Author: Jennie Wilson Hymnal: Gospel Praises #162 (1899) First Line: Work in the harvest that for you calls Refrain First Line: Gathering sheaves Languages: English Tune Title: [Work in the harvest that for you calls]

Gathering Sheaves for Jesus

Author: Jennie Wilson Hymnal: Songs of Sovereign Grace #174 (1897) First Line: Work in the harvest that for you calls Refrain First Line: Gathering sheaves Languages: English Tune Title: [Work in the harvest that for you calls]

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Jennie Wilson

1857 - 1913 Author of "Gathering Sheaves for Jesus" in The Service of Praise Wilson, Jennie Bain. (d. 3 September 1913). Obituaries available in the DNAH Archives. =============================== Jennie Bain Wilson, 1857-1913 Born: 1857, on a Farm Near South Whitley, Indiana. Died: Circa 1913. Afflicted with a spinal condition at age four, Wilson spent her life in a wheel chair. She never attended school, but was educated at home. She is said to have written over 2,200 texts. © The Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch)

J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "[Work in the harvest that for you calls]" in The Service of Praise Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry