We’ll Work Till Jesus Comes

O land of rest, for thee I sigh!
When will the moment come
When I shall lay my armor by
And dwell in peace at home?

Refrain

We’ll work till Jesus comes,
We’ll work till Jesus comes,
We’ll work till Jesus comes,
And we’ll be gathered home.

To Jesus Christ I fled for rest;
He bade me cease to roam,
And lean for comfort on His breast
Till He conduct me home.

Refrain

I sought at once my Savior’s side;
No more my steps shall roam.
With Him I’ll brave death’s chilling tide
And reach my heav’nly home.

Refrain

Author: Elizabeth K. Mills

Year: 1830

The lyrics were written by Elizabeth K. Mills (1805–1829) around 1830; the tune and refrain were added later by William Miller in 1858. Some hymnals list it under her name or as anonymous, but the core text is attributed to her.