God the Lord Does Ask (EN 4825)

1

God the Lord does ask us to do a task,

Whether planting or watering seed.

We are servants all of our God who has called

Us to come to Him and believe.

We all are God’s fellow workers;

We’re His field where His seed does grow.

2

God alone does know how to make things grow;

Let none quarrel or be filled with pride.

For the ones who sow and who water know

That their purpose is unified.

We all are God’s fellow workers;

Each man’s labor will bring reward.

3

By God’s gift of grace, a foundation’s placed

And a building ere long does rise.

But we each must take care how we build our share;

It must rest upon Jesus Christ.

For we are the Lord’s own building;

Our foundation is Christ the Lord.

4

If we build with gold that has worth untold

Or with silver or costly stones,

Then our work still will last when the judgment has passed;

Its true character will be shown.

The Day will reveal each building;

Each man’s work will be tested by fire.

5

If our work displays only wood, straw, hay,

We will suffer great loss and shame.

For though we will survive, we will win no prize;

We’ll escape only as through flames.

O Lord, may we build with wisdom,

That our work may come forth as gold!