Go Labour On

"Go Labour On" is a stirring call to action and perseverance, often sung as the Mass comes to a close. The verses remind us that the Christian journey requires true dedication—spending and being spent in service to God's will. It acknowledges that while earthly rewards or human praise might be completely absent, the ultimate joy and rest await us in our heavenly home. The text speaks directly to the heart of anyone working quietly in the background of the church.

For a choir, this hymn shines brightest during the recessional. The arrangement builds from the steadfast, marching rhythm of the verses into a highly energetic, overlapping refrain. When the sopranos lead the charge with "Go forth! Go forth into the world's highway," it sends a powerful, sending-forth message to the congregation. It is a perfect piece to conclude a Sunday service, leaving everyone with a renewed sense of mission to gather the wanderers and share the faith in their daily lives.