Stirring arrangement of Shall I Empty-Handed Be?,
perfect for offertory or other church special
1. Shall I empty-handed be
When beside the Crystal Sea
I shall stand before the everlasting throne?
Must I have a heart of shame
As I answer to my name,
With no works that my Redeemer there can own?
2. What regret must then be mine
When I meet my Lord Divine,
If I’ve wasted all the talents He doth lend?
If no soul to me can say,
“I am glad you ...(+)
Stirring arrangement of Shall I Empty-Handed Be?,
perfect for offertory or other church special
1. Shall I empty-handed be
When beside the Crystal Sea
I shall stand before the everlasting throne?
Must I have a heart of shame
As I answer to my name,
With no works that my Redeemer there can own?
2. What regret must then be mine
When I meet my Lord Divine,
If I’ve wasted all the talents He doth lend?
If no soul to me can say,
“I am glad you passed my way;
“For ‘twas you who told me of the sinner’s
Friend.”
3. If my gratitude I’d show
Unto Him Who loves me so,
Let me labor till the evening shadows fall;
That some little figt of love
I may bear to realms above,
And not empty-handed be when comes the call.
4. When the harvest days are past,
Shall I hear Him say at last,
“Welcome, toiler, I’ve prepared for thee a
place?”
Shall I bring Him golden sheaves,
Ripened fruit not faded leaves,
When I see the blessed Saviour face to face?
5. When the books are opened wide,
And the deeds of all are tried,
May I have a record whiter than the snow;
When my race on earth is run,
May I hear Him say, “Well done!”
Take the crown that love immortal doth bestow.
