Chords with lyrics
To the Work (Toiling On)
Words by Francis Jane (Fanny) Crosby, 1820-1915
Music by William Howard Doane, 1832-1915
A7:x02020
D:xx0232
E7:020100
G:320003
Verse 1:
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To the work, To the work, we are servants of God
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Let us follow the path that our Master has trod
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With the balm of His counsel, our strength to renew
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Let us do with our might what our hands find to do
Refrain:
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Toiling on, toiling on, toiling on, toiling on
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Let us hope; let us watch and labor ?til the Master comes
Verse 2:
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To the work, to the work, let the hungry be fed
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To the fountain of life, let the weary be led
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In the cross and its banner, our glory shall be
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While we herald the tidings, salvation is free
[Refrain]
Verse 3:
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To the work, to the work, there is labor for all
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For the kingdom of darkness and error shall fall
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And the love of our Father, exalted shall be
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In the loud-swelling chorus, salvation is free
[Refrain]
Verse 4:
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To the work, to the work, in the strength of the Lord
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And a robe and a crown shall our labor reward
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When the home of the faithful, our dwelling shall be
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And we shout with the ransomed, salvation is free
[Refrain]