Hymn
In the Vineyard of Our Father
In the vineyard of our Father,
Daily work we find to do;
Scattered gleanings we may gather
Though we are so young and few.
Little handfuls, Little handfuls,
Help to fill the garners, too.
Toiling in the early morning,
Catching moments thro' the day;
Nothing small or lowly scorning
As along our path we stray;
Giving gladly, Giving gladly,
Free will offerings by the way.
Not for selfish praise or glory,
Not for objects nothing worth,
But to send the blessed story
Of the gospel o'er the earth.
Tell the heathen, Tell the heathen
Of the Lord and Saviour's birth.
In the Vineyard of Our Father — Text from Carols of Hope, 1906. Public domain. https://yeshuanow.com/hymns/in-the-vineyard-of-our-father
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Questions about this hymn
Who wrote In the Vineyard of Our Father?
The words of In the Vineyard of Our Father were written by Thomas MacKellar; the version here was published in 1906.
Is In the Vineyard of Our Father public domain?
Yes. The words here are taken from Carols of Hope, published in 1906. Works published before 1931 are out of copyright in the United States, so you can print, project, perform and record this hymn freely. How we source and check every hymn.
What is the metre of In the Vineyard of Our Father?
In the Vineyard of Our Father is in 8.7.8.7.4.7. Hymns in the same metre can usually be sung to the same tunes — for example, Guide Me, Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us and Cast Down, Yet Hoping in God.