1. I have enough work to do,Ere the sun goes down,For myself and kindred too,Ere the sun goes down;Ev’ry idle whisper stillingWith a purpose firm and willing,All my daily tasks fulfiling,Ere the sun goes down.
2. I must speak the loving word,Ere the sun goes down;I must let my voice be heard,Ere the sun goes down;Ev’ry cry of pity heeding,For the injured interceding,To the light the lost ones leading,Ere the sun goes down.
3. As I journey on my way,Ere the sun goes down,God’s commands I must obey,Ere the sun goes down;There are sins that need confessing;There are wrongs that need redressing,If I would obtain the blessing,Ere the sun goes down.