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HYMN #0758 SSS #758 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #758: Leave not for to-morrow

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Sacred Songs & Solos

1
Leave not for to-morrow the work of to-day,
For time, like an arrow, is speeding away;
The harvest is ready, look out on the plain;
Go, thrust in the sickle and gather the grain.
Go, gath - - er the golden grain;
Go, gath - - er the golden grain;
The harvest is ready, lock out en the plain;
Go, gather the golden grain.
2
Leave not for to-morrow the work of to-day,
The moments are precious, then why should we stay?
The Master is calling again and again;
Go, thrust in the sickle and gather the grain.
3
Leave not for to-morrow the work of to-day,
The summer is waning, no longer delay;
The sheaves for the reaping wave
bright o’er the plain;
Go, thrust in the sickle and gather the grain.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Leave not for to-morrow"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #758 in Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200 Hymns), compiled by the American gospel singer and hymnologist Ira David Sankey (1840–1908).

Sankey popularized these sacred songs during the transatlantic evangelistic campaigns led alongside Dwight L. Moody between 1873 and 1903. The compilation became one of the most widely printed hymnals in Christendom, cherished by Methodist, Baptist, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal congregations throughout the world.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 3 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

  • Poetic Meter: Standard Metrical Hymnody
  • Stanza Structure: 3 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
  • Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
  • Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship
⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.
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