Concordia ‎#185

185. Master, no Offering

1 Master, no offering
Costly and sweet,
May we, like Magdalene,
Lay at Thy feet;
Yet may love's incense rise,
Sweeter than sacrifice,
Dear Lord, to Thee,
Dear Lord, to Thee.

2 Daily our lives would show
Weakness made strong.
Toilsome and gloomy ways
Brightened with song;
Some deeds of kindness done,
Some souls by patience won,
Dear Lord, to Thee,
Dear Lord, to Thee.

3 Some word of hope, for hearts
Burdened with fears,
Some balm of peace, for eyes
Blinded with tears;
Some dews of mercy shed,
Some wayward footsteps led,
Dear Lord, to Thee,
Dear Lord, to Thee.

4 Thus, in Thy service, Lord
Till even-tide
Closes the day of life,
May we abide.
And when earth's labors cease,
Bid us depart in peace,
Dear Lord, to Thee,
Dear Lord, to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Master, no offering Costly and sweet
• Title: Master, no Offering
• Author: Edwin P. Parker (1888)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Work and Missions: Work; Missions

Tune Information

• Name: LOVE'S OFFERING
• Composer: Edwin P. Parker (1888)
• Key: A♭ Major