Timeless Truths ‎#317

317. Only an Earthen Vessel

1 I am only an earthen vessel
That Jesus may use as He will,
Whether much I may do in His vineyard,
Or small be the place that I fill.

Refrain:
I am only an earthen vessel,
But Jesus has pleasure in me;
While I gladly submit to His purpose,
A vessel to honor I’ll be.

2 I am only an earthen vessel,
But cleansed by the Master’s dear hand;
He hath placed me just where He would have me,
And ready for service I stand. [Refrain]

3 I am only an earthen vessel,
All excellence is of the Lord;
For alone I am worthless and empty,
And nothing of profit afford. [Refrain]

4 I am only an earthen vessel,
The graces within are not mine,
For the love and the power and glory
Belong to the Savior divine. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I am only an earthen vessel
• Title: Only an Earthen Vessel
• Author: Charles W. Naylor
• Refrain First Line: I am only an earthen vessel
• Meter: 9.8.10.8 R
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 4:7
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Only_an_Earthen_Vessel); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (147); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (149); The Gospel Trumpet

Tune Information

• Name: [I am only an earthen vessel]
• Composer: Andrew L. Byers
• Meter: 9.8.10.8 R
• Key: A Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Only_an_Earthen_Vessel); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (147); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (149); The Gospel Trumpet