Revival Praises ‎#168

168. Will I Empty-Handed Be?

1 Will 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 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?

3 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Will I empty-handed be
• Title: Will I Empty-Handed Be?
• Author: Rev. Neal A. McAulay
• Publication Date: 1907

Tune Information

• Name: [Will I empty-handed be]
• Composer: John P. Hillis
• Key: E♭ Major