Something for Jesus
Eben E. Rexford • English
Primary Scripture: Proverbs 23:26
Verse 1
They bro't their gifts to Jesus, And laid them at his feet, And love for this dear Saviour, Made ev'ry off'ring sweet; Good deeds and words of kindness, Help for the poor of earth, And not a gift among them Was tho't of little worth.
Chorus
Wouldst bring a gift to Jesus, That he will count most sweet? Say, "Lord, my heart I give thee," And lay it at his feet.
Verse 2
Apart from other givers A poor wayfarer stood; He saw the gifts they offered, The poorest counted good, And he was filled with longing, A gift, tho' poor, to bring; Alas! all empty handed He stood before the King.
Chorus
Wouldst bring a gift to Jesus, That he will count most sweet? Say, "Lord, my heart I give thee," And lay it at his feet.
Verse 3
"Dear Lord," he cried in sorrow, "I know how kind thou art, Take all I have to give thee, My sinful, wayward heart." Then Jesus answered softly, "Count not the gift as small, Tho' all of them are precious, Thine is the best of all.
Chorus
Wouldst bring a gift to Jesus, That he will count most sweet? Say, "Lord, my heart I give thee," And lay it at his feet.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- proverbs 23:26