[VERSE 1]
Here in the vineyard of my Lord
I hope to live and labor
And be obedient to my God
Until my dying hour

[VERSE 2]
I love to see the lilies grow
And view them all a-standing
In the right place while here below
Just as the Lord commanded

[VERSE 3]
We ofttimes meet, both night and day
A faithful band of pilgrims;
We read, we sing, we preach and pray
And find the Lord most precious

[VERSE 4]
But while we sing our song of love
Our hearts are deeply wounded;
Perhaps we all will meet no more
Here in a congregation

[VERSE 5]
But if on earth we meet no more
We hope to meet in heaven
Where congregations ne'er break up
But dwell in sweet communion
[VERSE 6]
Where all the ransomed church of God
Shall meet no more to sever
With not a sorrow, pain or tear
Sing one sweet chord forever