The New Century Hymnal ‎#536

536. Savior, an Offering Costly and Sweet

1 Savior, an offering costly and sweet,
Mary of Bethany laid at your feet;
May our love's incense rise sweeter than sacrifice,
Savior to you, dear Savior to you.

2 Daily our lives would show weakness made strong,
toilsome and gloomy ways brightened with song,
Some deeds of kindness done, some souls by patience won,
Savior to you, dear Savior to you.

3 Some word of hope, for hearts burdened with fears,
some balm of peace, for eyes swollen with tears,
Some dews of mercy shed, some wayward footsteps led,
Savior to you, dear Savior to you.

4 Thus, ever serving you, till eventide
closes the day of life, may we abide;
And when earth's labors cease, bid us depart in peace,
Savior to you, dear Savior to you.

Text Information

• First Line: Savior, an offering costly and sweet
• Title: Savior, an Offering Costly and Sweet
• Author: Edwin Parker (1888, alt.)
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 5:1-2
  ;
  John 12:1-3
• Topic: Biblical Names; Consecration; Faith and Aspiration; Service; Year A: Monday in Holy Week; Year B: Monday in Holy Week; Year C: Lent 5; Year C: Monday in Holy Week; Year C: Proper 22

Tune Information

• Name: LOVE'S OFFERING
• Composer: Edwin Parker (1888)
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.5.
• Key: A♭ Major