Sowing the seed by the dawn-light fair, Sowing the seed by the noonday glare ; Sowing the seed by the fading light, Sowing the seed in the solemn night: Oh, what shall the harvest be ? Oh, what shall the harvest be ?
Sown ... in the dark - ⢠- ness or sown ... in the light, . . . . . . Sown ... in our weak ness or sown ... in our might, Gathered in time or eternity, Sure, ah, sure will the harvest be ! . . .
2. Sowing the seed by the wayside high, Sowing the seed on the rocks to die; Sowing the seed where the thorns will spoil, Sowing the seed in the fertile soil : Oh, what shall the harvest be ?
3. Sowing the seed of a lingering pain, Sowing the seed of a maddened brain ; Sowing the seed of a tarnished name, Sowing the seed of eternal shame : Oh, what shall the harvest be ?
4. Sowing the seed with an aching heart, Sowing the seed while the tear-drops start ; Sowing in hope till the reapers come, Gladly to gather the harvest home : Oh, what shall the harvest be ?