Hymn 759 – NOW the Laborer’s task is o’er | C&S English Hymnary

1. NOW the Laborer’s task is o’er Now the battle day is past Now upon the farther shore Lands the voyager at last. Chorus: Father, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy Servant sleeping. 2. There the tears of earth are dried There its hidden thing are there; There the work of life is tried By a juster Judge than here. Chorus: Father, in Thy... 3. There the Shepherd bringing home Many a lamb forlorn and strayed Shelters each no more to roam where the Wolf can never invade. Chorus: Father, in Thy... 4. There the penitents that turn To the cross their dying eyes All the love of Jesus learn At His feet in Paradise. Chorus: Father, in Thy... 5. There no more the powers of hell Can prevail to mar their peace Christ the Lord shall guard them well He who died for their release. Chorus: Father, in Thy... 6. “Earth to earth, and dust dust” Calmly now the words we say Left behind we wait in trust Till the resurrection day. Chorus: Father, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy Servant sleeping AMEN