Must I Go, And Empty-Handed

John Rogers

Must I Go, And Empty-Handed John Rogers

1 verse:
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"Must I go, and empty-handed",
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Thus my dear Redeemer meet?
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Not one day of service give Him  
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Lay no trophy at His feet?

Chorus:
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"Must I go, and empty-handed?"
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Must I meet my Savior so?
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Not one soul with which to greet Him  
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Must I empty-handed go?

2 verse:
Not at death I shrink or falter,
For my Savior saves me now.
But to meet Him empty-handed,
Thought of that now clouds my brow.

3 verse:
Oh, the years in sinning wasted,
Could I but recall them now.
I would give them to my Savior
To His will I'd gladly bow.

4 verse:
Oh, ye saints, arouse, be earnest,
Up and work while yet 'tis day!
Ere the night of death o'ertake thee,
Strive for souls while still you may.