N. A. Mc Aulay; M. Frazer (395/413) -- Hymns and Spiritual Songs

N. A. Mc Aulay; M. Frazer 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’ll show Unto Him Who loves me so, Let me labor till the evening shadows fall; That some little gift 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 Savior 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.”