The Hymnal ‎#500

500. Master, no offering

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.

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.

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 footstep led,
Dear Lord, to thee.

Thus, in thy service, Lord,
Till eventide
Closes the day of life,
May we abide.
And when earth's labors cease,
Bid us depart in peace,
Dear Lord, to thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Master, no offering
• Author: Edwin P. Parker (1888)
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Brotherhood and Service; Sunday Schools: General Use

Tune Information

• Name: HORBURY
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1861)
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4
• Incipit: 12354 33234 33665
• Key: E♭ Major