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If you cannot on the ocean

Author: Mrs. Ellen H. Gates Hymnal: International Song Service #149 (1895) Lyrics: 1 If you cannot on the ocean Sail among the swiftest fleet, Rocking on the highest billows, Laughing at the storms you meet; You can stand among the sailors, Anchor'd yet within the bay, You can lend a hand to help them, As they launch their boats away. Refrain: As they launch their boats away, As they launch their boats away; You can lend a hand to help them, As they launch their boats away. 2 If you are too weak to journey Up the mountain, steep and high, You can stand within the valley, While the multitudes go by; You can chant in happy measure, As they slowly pass along, Tho' they may forget the singer, They will not forget the song. Refrain: They will not forget the song, They will not forget the song; Tho' they may forget the singer, They will not forget the song. 3 If you have not gold and silver Ever ready to command; If you cannot tow'rds the needy Reach an ever-open hand; You can visit the afflicted, O'er the erring you can weep, You can be a true disciple, Sitting at the Saviour's feet. Refrain: Sitting at the Saviour's feet, Sitting at the Saviour's feet, You can be a true disciple, Sitting at the Saviour's feet. 4 If you cannot in the conflict Prove yourself a soldier true; If, where fire and smoke are thickest, There's no work for you to do; When the battle-field is silent, You can go with careful tread, You can bear away the wounded, You can cover up the dead. Refrain: You can cover up the dead, You can cover up the dead. You can bear away the wounded, You can cover up the dead. 5 If you cannot in the harvest Garner up the richest sheaves, Many a grain both ripe and golden Will the careless reapers leave; Go and glean among the briars, Growing rank against the wall, For it may be that their shadow Hides the heaviest wheat of all. Refrain: Hides the heaviest wheat of all, Hides the heaviest wheat of all. For it may be that their shadow Hides the heaviest wheat of all. 6 Do not, then, stand idly waiting For some greater work to do; Fortune is a lazy goddess, She will never come to you. Go, and toil in any vineyard, Do not fear to do or dare; If you want a field of labor, You can find it anywhere. Refrain: You can find it anywhere, You can find it anywhere. If you want a field of labor, You can find it anywhere. Languages: English Tune Title: YOUR MISSION

If you cannot on the ocean

Author: Ellen H. Gates Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1070 (1886) Lyrics: 1 If you cannot on the ocean Sail among the swiftest fleet, Rocking on the highest billows, Laughing at the storms you meet, You can stand among the sailors, Anchored yet within the bay, You can lend a hand to help them, As they launch their boat away. 2 If you are too weak to journey Up the mountain steep and high, You can stand within the valley, While the multitude go by; You can chant in happy measure, As they slowly pass along; Though they may forget the singer, They will not forget the song. 3 If you have not gold and silver Ever ready to command, If you cannot to'ard the needy Reach an ever-open hand, You can visit the afflicted, O'er the erring you can weep, You can be a true disciple Sitting at the Saviour's feet. 4 If you cannot in the harvest Garner up the richest sheaves, Many a grain both ripe and golden Oft some careless reaper leaves; Go and glean among the briers, Growing rank against the wall, For it may be that the shadow Hides the heaviest wheat of all. Topics: The Church Ministry and Missions Tune Title: FILLMORE