Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) ‎#303

303. The Great And Skilful Master

1 The great and skillful Master
With kind and watchful eye
Is over the scribble bending,
His precious silver to try.

2 He watcheth for the moment,
While bright the metal clears,
When deep in the silver mirror
Undimmed His image appears.

3 The great and skillful Master
Who melts the soul and mind
Is watching the heart with patience
While precious souls are refined.

4 And when undimmed His image
Is mirrored in the heart,
Rejoices the gentle Master
That crowned is His noble art.

Text Information

• First Line: The great and skilful Master
• Title: The Great And Skilful Master
• Author: B. S. Ingemann
• Meter: 7, 6, 8, 6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1928
• Topic: Spiritual Songs: Divine Care and Guidance
• Notes: Danish first line: Den store Mester kommer; Translator: S. D. Rodholm

Tune Information

• Name: [The great and skilful Master]
• Meter: 7, 6, 8, 6.
• Key: E♭ Major