Scripture Verse

Rise; He calleth thee. Mark 10:49

Introduction

Words: Phil­ip H. Wool­sey, Pre­cious Gems No. 1 (New York & Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Will­iam A. Pond, 1881), num­ber 3.

Music: Har­ya­na Phil­ip H. Wool­sey, 1881 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Wool­sey (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Strangers, we have come to greet you
In the name of God’s dear Son;
Will you la­bor in His vine­yard?
Will you help His work along?
Jesus bids you, Je­sus bids you,
He has work for ev­ery one;
Jesus bids you, Je­sus bids you,
Bids you labor till He come.

Christians, we have come to help you
Sow the seed while yet ’tis day;
Will you help us in our labors—
Trusting Je­sus for your pay?
Jesus bids you, Je­sus bids you,
Bids you work for Him today;
Jesus bids you, Je­sus bids you,
Bids you work, and He’ll re­pay.

Sinners, we have come to ask you
Seek the Sav­ior while you may,
Will you heed the in­vi­ta­tion?
Will you come and seek to­day?
Jesus bids you, Je­sus bids you,
Bids you seek and not de­lay;
Jesus bids you, Je­sus bids you.
He will help you all the way.