Assembly Songs ‎#19

19. May I Be Faithful

1 The Master has gone to a distant country
And left me a charge to keep,
A work in His vineyard, a field for reaping,
A shepherd to guard His sheep.

Refrain:
May I be faithful unto the trust He assigned me;
Constant in service,
Earnest in all that I do;
May I be faithful!
Out in the field may He find me,
When He returneth, patient and loyal and true.

2 There’s labor for me that no other can do,
A place I alone can fill;
Then why should I not be among the chosen,
Rejoicing to do his will? [Refrain]

3 Shall others go forth to the field of harvest
While I with the idlers stand?
The talent He gave me, shall I not use it,
In following His command? [Refrain]

4 The day that shall break for my Lord’s appearing,
He hath not revealed to me,
Yet if He but find me a faithful servant
A glorious day ‘twill be. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The Master has gone to a distant country
• Title: May I Be Faithful
• Author: C. H. G.
• Refrain First Line: May I be faithful unto the trust He assigned me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1910

Tune Information

• Name: [The Master has gone to a distant country]
• Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel