HAST THOU NO WORK TO DO?
By John M'Carthy
Hast thou no work to do?
Why idly stand?
Look to the left and right;
All 'round is black as night
In every land. Hast thou no work to do?
Think, think to-day;
Look to far Africa's shore,
For help they now implore
Without delay. Hast thou no work to do?
Heed India's call;
In China and Japan,
Far as the eye can scan,
"Help" comes from all. Hast thou no work to do?
Think once again;
Chile for help now cries;
Argentine does likewise,
Distinct and plain. Hast thou no work to do?
Heed Brazil's voice.
There millions ne'er have heard
Truths of God's holy word.
Quick! make thy choice. Hast thou no work to do?
Do not say no.
Look o'er earth's field, 'tis white;
Thrust in thy sickle bright;
To the fields go. Hast thou no work to do?
Canst thou delay?
Canst thou stand idly by,
Seeing the thousands die
Day after day?