Have you not a word for Jesus? Not a word to say for Him? He is listening through the chorus Of the burning seraphim. HE IS LISTENING; does He hear you Speaking of the things of earth? Only of its passing pleasure, selfish sorrow, empty mirth?
He has spoken words of blessing, Pardon, peace and love to you, Glorious hopes and gracious comfort, Strong and tender, sweet and true. Does He hear you telling others Something of His love untold, Overflowings of thanksgiving For His mercies manifold?
Have you not a word for Jesus? Will the world His praise proclaim? Who shall speak if ye are silent— Ye who know and love His name? You, whom He hath called and chosen His own followers to be, Will you tell your gracious master, “Lord, we cannot speak for Thee.”
Have you not a word for Jesus? Some, perchance, while ye are dumb, Wait and weary for your message, Hoping you will bid them, “Come.” Will you cast away the gladness Thus your master’s joy to share, All because a word for Jesus Seems too much for you to dare?
Yes, we have a word for Jesus, We will bravely speak for Thee; And Thy bold and faithful soldiers, Savior, we would henceforth be. In Thy name set up our banners, While Thine own we wave above, With Thy crimson name of Mercy, And Thy golden name of Love.
What shall be our word for Jesus? Master, give it day by day; Ever as the need arises, Teach Thy children what to say. Give us holy love and patience; Grant us deep humility, That of self we may be emptied, And our hearts be full of Thee.
Give us zeal and faith and fervor, Make us winning, make us wise, Single-hearted, strong and fearless, Thou hast called us, we will rise! Let the might of Thy good Spirit Go with every loving word; And by hearts prepared and opened Be our message always heard.
Help us lovingly to labor, Looking for Thy present smile, Looking for Thy promised blessing, Through the bright’ning “little while.” Words for Thee in weakness spoken, Thou wilt here accept and own, And confess them in Thy glory, When we see Thee on Thy throne.
-- Frances Ridley Havergal _________________ SI Moderator - Brandy Gordon
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