The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#856

856. Must I Go and Empty-Handed

Text Information

• First Line: "Must I go, and empty-handed"
• Title: Must I Go and Empty-Handed
• Author: Charles C. Luther, 1847-1924
• Refrain First Line: "Must I go and empty-handed?"
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Romans 14:12
  ;
  1 Corinthians 3:13
  ;
  James 1:25
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Life: Stewardship
• Notes: Every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Rom. 14:12. Every man's work shall be made manifest. I Cor. 3:13. Not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. Jas. 1:25.

Tune Information

• Name: MUST I GO AND EMPTY-HANDED
• Composer: George C. Stebbins, 1846-1945
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Ref.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: M.M. 96