The Voice of Praise ‎#602

602. Son of the carpenter! receive

1 Son of the carpenter! receive
This humble work of mine,
Worth to my meanest labor give,
By joining it to thine.

2 Servant of all, to toil for man
Thou wouldst not, Lord, refuse;
Thy majesty did not disdain
To be employed for us.

3 Thy bright example I pursue,
To thee in all things rise;
And all I think or speak or do
Is but one sacrifice.

4 Careless through outward cares I go,
From all distraction free;
My hands are but engaged below,
My heart is still with thee.

5 Oh! when wilt thou, my life, appear?
How gladly would I cry--
'Tis done the work thou gav'st me here,
'Tis finished, Lord! and fly.

Text Information

• First Line: Son of the carpenter! receive
• Author: Moravian
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Psalm 91:4
• Topic: The Christian Life: Consecration and Activity; The Busy Christian

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