Author: Charles C. Luther Hymnal: Hymns for the Living Church #478 (1974) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Hymnal Title: Hymns for the Living Church First Line: "Must I go, and empty handed" Refrain First Line: "Must I go, and empty handed?" Lyrics: 1 “Must I go, and empty handed,”
Thus my dear Redeemer meet?
Not one day of service give Him,
Lay no trophy at His feet?
Refrain:
“Must I go, and empty handed?”
Must I meet my Savior so?
Not one soul with which to greet Him:
Must I empty handed go?
2 Not at death I shrink or falter,
For my Savior saves me now;
But to meet Him empty-handed,
Thought of that now clouds my brow. (Refrain)
3 O the years in sinning wasted,
Could I but recall them now,
I would give them to my Savior,
To His will I’d gladly bow. (Refrain)
4 O ye saints, arouse, be earnest,
Up and work while yet ’tis day;
Ere the night of death o’ertake you,
Strive for souls while still you may. (Refrain)
Topics: Soul Winning Scripture: Proverbs 11:30 Languages: English Tune Title: PROVIDENCE
Must I Go, and Empty Handed?