Now The Labourer'S Task Is O'Er

John Ellerton

13 Verses Heavenly Homecoming Shepherd & Sheep

Verse 1

Now the laborers task is oer; Now the battle day is past; Now upon the farther shore Lands the voyager at last.

Verse 2

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Verse 3

Father, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.

Verse 4

There the tears of earth are dried; There its hidden things are clear; There the work of life is tried By a juster Judge than here.

Verse 5

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Verse 6

There the Shepherd, bringing home Many a lamb forlorn and strayed, Shelters each, no more to roam, Where the wolf can neer invade.

Verse 7

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Verse 8

There the sinful souls, that turn To the cross their dying eyes, All the love of Christ shall learn At His feet in Paradise.

Verse 9

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Verse 10

There no more the powers of hell Can prevail to mar their peace; Christ the Lord shall guard them well, He Who died for their release.

Verse 11

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Verse 12

Earth to earth, and dust to dust, Calmly now the words we say; Left behind, we wait in trust For the resurrection day.

Verse 13

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