1 By our Father called to labor
In the cause to us so dear;
Take, O take our warmest greeting,—
Faithful Pastor, welcome here.
We are gathered where the glory
Of the Lord so oft has shone;
While around this sacred altar
Precious seasons we have known.

Chorus:
Welcome here, thrice welcome here,
Faithful Pastor, welcome here,
Sent of God our hearts to cheer,
Faithful Pastor, welcome here.

2 Sound aloud the trump of Zion,
Let its joyful tones be heard;
Full salvation, grace unbounded,
Free to all thro’ Christ the Lord.
Warn the careless, win the erring,
Cheer the mourner, help the weak;
Preach the word of God with boldness,
He will tell thee what to speak. [Chorus]

3 Fear thou not though duties press thee,
As thy day thy strength shall be;
Sow the seed and wait with patience,
There’s a harvest time for thee.
When thy work of love is ended,
Be it thine a crown to wear,
With the souls thy God will give thee
Set like fadeless jewels there. [Chorus]