Work While It Is Today

1Work while it is today!
This was our Saviour's rule;
With docile minds let us obey,
As learners in His school.

2Lord Christ, we humbly ask Of Thee the power and will,
With fear and meekness, every task Of duty to fulfill.

3At home, by word and deed,
Adorn redeeming grace;
And sow abroad the precious seed Of truth in every place—

4That thus the wilderness May blossom like the rose,
And trees spring up of righteousness,
Where'er life's river flows.