1046. The harvest dawn is near

1 The harvest dawn is near,
The year delays not long,
And he who sows with many a tear
Shall reap with many a song.

2 Sad to his toil he goes,
His seed with weeping leaves;
But he shall come at twilight's close,
And bring his golden sheaves.

Text Information
First Line: The harvest dawn is near
Author: George Burgess
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: The Church: Ministry and Missions
Tune Information
Name: WATTS
Composer: F. E. Belden
Meter: S. M.
Key: D Major
Notes: Alternate tunes: #558, 762, or 534.



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