Hands to the Plow

This is a song that reminds us of the need to be busy about the Lord's work as we await his return. Lyrics [Verse 1: The Hope] Christ will return, the promise stands, To gather those held in his hands. He'll draw the hopeful to his side And break the shadows of our pride. [Chorus 1] Until he comes, until he reigns, We bring his love through joy and pain. Hands to the plow, eyes on the light, Living our faith in open sight. Oh, make us ready, make us true, Until the day he makes all things new. [Verse 2: The Call] So how do we live before that day? Not standing still or turning away, But working the ground where he set our feet— Serving the world and the hands we meet. [Chorus 2] Until he comes, until he reigns, We bring his love through joy and pain. Hands to the plow, eyes on the light, Living our faith in open sight. Oh, make us ready, make us true, To do the work he called us to. [Verse 3: The Fruit] Day by day, let the gospel show In the seeds we plant and the love we sow. Slow and steady, the quiet yield: His patience and grace in an active field. [Chorus 3] Until he comes, until he reigns, We bring his love through joy and pain. Hands to the plow, eyes on the light, Living our faith in open sight. Oh, make us ready, make us true, Until faith turns to sight and the sky breaks through. [Outro] Slow and steady, hands to the plow... Make us ready, Lord, right now.