1. A marvelous work has begun to come forthamong all the children of men.O ye that embark in the service of God,give heart, mind, and strength unto him;For prophets have spoken and angels have cometo lift the world from sin,That Christ may reign over all the earthand bless his gathered kin.
With faith in ev’ry footstep,we follow Christ, the Lord;And filled with hope through his pure love,we sing with one accord.
2. Those marvelous Saints who embraced this great workand shared it in lands far and near;Who gave all their heart, mind, and strength to the Lordwith wisdom and vision so clear;Now stand as examples of virtue and faith,of souls prepared to hear,Of knowledge sure, born of humble heart,and love that banished fear.
With faith in ev’ry footstep,we follow Christ, the Lord;And filled with hope through his pure love,we sing with one accord.
3. If we now desire to assist in this workand thrust in our sickle with might;If we will embark in the service of Godand harvest in fields that are white;Our souls may receive the salvation of God—the fulness of his light,That we may stand, free of sin and blame,God’s glory in our sight.
With faith in ev’ry footstep,we follow Christ, the Lord;And filled with hope through his pure love,we sing with one accord.