Abstract
We examine how popular religion portrays human labor by analyzing work themes in Christian hymns published over five centuries, from 1500 to 2000. Utilizing an emergent qualitative approach, we identify eight themes:Reward follows Work;Work with Dedication;God Provides;Work is Difficult;Work is Holy;Work is Duty;Work in Solidarity; andWitness at Work. A quantitative examination indicates that the themes ofReward follows Work,Work with Dedication, andGod Providesoccur most frequently.Reward follows WorkandWork with Dedicationdecline in the second half of the twentieth century whileWork in Solidarityrises, suggesting increased attention to global labor justice. Historically, hymns broadcast the Protestant Work Ethic. Today, they herald several underexplored dimensions of workplace religion.
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