1 We are toilers in the vineyard,
Working for the Lord each day,
And the Master cheers us ever
With His presence by the way.
Refrain:
Toiling now, toiling now,
Working for the Lord on high;
Toiling now, toiling now,
Rest awaits us by and by.
2 We will pray while we are working,
For the power from above,
And for strength to do our duty,
Trusting in the Savior’s love. [Refrain]
3 We will tell to all the story
Of the cross of Calvary,
How the Savior died to save us,
And from bondage set us free. [Refrain]
4 Will you come and join our army,
Fighting ’neath the flag of Heav’n?
King Immanuel will save you—
For your soul His life was giv’n. [Refrain]
Source: The Cyber Hymnal #13758
Anthony Johnson Showalter USA 1858-1924/ Born in Cherry Grove, VA, he became an organist, gospel music composer, author, teacher, editor, and publisher. He was taught by his father and in 1876 received training at the Ruebush-Kieffer School of Music, Dayton, VA. He also attended George Root’s National Normal school at Erie, PA, and Dr Palmer’s International Normal at Meadville, PA. He was teaching music in shape note singing schools by age 14. He taught literary school at age 19, and normal music schools at age 22, when he also published his first book. In 1881 he married Lucy Carolyn (Callie) Walser of TX, and they had seven children: Tennie, Karl, Essie, Jennie, Lena, Margaret, and Nellie. At age 23 he published his “Harmo… Go to person page >
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