“Be not slothful in business, but serving the Lord.”
Not slothful in business! God wills that we toil,
From the claims of our calling permits no retreat,
Though indolence may from the sentence recoil,
“If the hand will not labour, the mouth should not eat;”
Faith to industry must but new motive afford,
“Be not slothful in business, but serving the Lord.”
Yes, serving the Lord; ’mid our toils and our cares
May we never forget the great Master we serve,
Who the mansions of light for His people prepares;