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The work in which we serve is yours,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
O Christ, our living head;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And since it is your chosen cause<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We know it must succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But as the buried grain first dies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before it can to new life rise,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So must your work and workers be<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brought low in deep humility;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And so must we<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Show deep humility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
O Christ, the work you came to do<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meant toil and death and pain,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And we must tread that pathway too<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The glorious crown to gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The servant\u2019s not above his Lord<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if we aim for heaven\u2019s reward<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We dare not ask for quick success<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But persevere with faithfulness,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But persevere<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With constant faithfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When we have met all your demands,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kept all your perfect will,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Obeyed each one of your commands<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re worthless servants still;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The servant may no honour claim,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All credit goes to your dear name,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But when the victory has been won<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At last we\u2019ll hear you say, \u201cWell done!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On that great day<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ll hear you say, \u201cWell done!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n