The Silver Chime ‎#92a

92a. Hymn 6--The Accepted Offering

1 Lord, what off'ring shall we bring,
At thine altars when we bow?
Hearts, the pure unsullied spring,
Whence the kind affections flow;

2 Soft compassion's feeling soul,
By the melting eye expressed;
Sympathy, at whose control
Sorrow leaves the wounded breast;

3 Willing hands to lead the blind,
Bind the wounded, feed the poor;
Love, embracing all our kind;
Charity, with liberal store:--

4 Teach us, O thou heavenly King,
Thus to show our grateful mind,
Thus th' accepted offering bring,
Love to thee and all mankind.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, what off'ring shall we bring
• Title: Hymn 6--The Accepted Offering
• Publication Date: 1862
• Source: German

Tune Information

• Name: NUREMBURG
• Meter: 7s
• Key: G Major or modal