Have You Not a Word for Jesus
Authors: Frances R. Havergal • Composers: G.F. Le Jeune • Meter: 8.7.8.7. double, 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain
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1. Have you not a word for Jesus?
Not a word to say for Him?
He is list’ning to the chorus
Of the burning seraphim!
He is list’ning; does He hear you
Speaking of the things of earth,
Only of its passing pleasure,
Selfish sorrow, empty mirth?
2. 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?
3. Yes, we have a word for Jesus!
Living echoes we will be
Of Thine own sweet words of blessing,
Of Thy gracious “Come to Me.”
Jesus, Master! yes, we love Thee,
And to prove our love, would lay
Fruit of lips which Thou wilt open
At Thy blessed feet today.
4. Many an effort it may cost us,
Many a heartbeat, many a fear,
But Thou knowest, and wilt strengthen,
And Thy help is always near.
Give us grace to follow fully,
Vanquishing our faithless shame,
Feebly it may be, but truly,
Witnessing for Thy dear Name.