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Hymn for Labor Day
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Hymn for Labor Day by Thurlow Weed — Lyrics
All our work and all our being
come from you, most gracious Lord.
Ev'ry task which lies before us
is Creator's will outpoured.
Help us as we build your kingdom
know we labor not in vain;
give us sure and deep conviction
for the tasks that you ordain.
Some may nurture those who hunger,
tend and heal the broken heart;
set our flagging spirits dancing,
spark our vision through their art.
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About Hymn for Labor Day
Thurlow Weed's Hymn for Labor Day is a powerful SATB setting of an English text that calls for divine guidance in our daily work. The lyrics express a deep gratitude for the source of all labor and being, and a plea for conviction as we build God's kingdom. The hymn acknowledges the diverse forms of labor undertaken by individuals, from nurturing the hungry and healing the broken-hearted to teaching, offering counsel, and striving for justice, peace, and freedom. It reminds singers that no task is too small in the eyes of the Creator, encouraging strength and purpose in all endeavors.
