It's Not In Vain

We have labored in the vineyards of the Lord,

and it seems the world has stolen our reward.
But God has not forgotten
And when He call us home
We'll receive eternal treasures
And a place of honor near His throne.

It's not in vain

It's not in vain
We serve a risen Savior
Jesus rules and reigns.
The heavens cheer us on
We do not walk alone.
Our labor, our witness, our faith, is not in vain.

God has seen our faithful service through the years,

All our heartaches, all the burdens, all the tears.
But do not be discouraged,
There's a purpose, there's a plan,
There's a reason for each season.
So trust the leading of His hand.
 Redemption draweth nigh
Years of time have come and gone
Since I first heard it told
How Jesus would come again some day
If back then it seemed so real
Then I just can't help but feel
How much closer His coming is today
Signs of the times are everywhere
There's a brand new feeling in the air
Keep your eyes upon the eastern sky
Lift up your head, redemption draweth nigh
Wars and strife on every hand
And violence fills the land
Still some people doubt He'll ever come again
Oh, but the Word of God is true
He'll redeem His chosen few
So don't lose hope for soon Christ Jesus will descend
Signs of the times are everywhere
There's a brand new feeling in the air
Keep your eyes upon the eastern sky
Lift up your head, redemption draweth nigh
Oh, keep your eyes upon the eastern sky
Lift up your head, redemption draweth nigh (draweth nigh)
 The Reason I Sing

When storms of life are raging and I look around me

I see the crashing billows and I am afraid
But when I look to Jesus and cry to Him for mercy
His outstretched hand reminds me, He's the Master of the wave

Chorus:
When He is my joy, my joy is unspeakable
When He is my strength, I can do all things
When He is peace, it passes understandings
When Jesus is my song I always have the reason to sing

Often I am tempted to seek for contentment

In temporary pleasures this world offers today
But when I look to Jesus, again I am reminded
The peace and joy He gives, they will never pass away

Bridge:
Friends may fail, and trail come
Circumstances change
Jesus is the only one
Who is always the same

He is the reason I sing....