What Can I Do For Thee?

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1 I hear thy voice, O Lord,
It tells me of thy love!
How thou, to save lost man,
Didst leave thy home above;
Thy glory thou didst leave for me;
What shall I leave for thee?

2 And thou didst suffer much,
And shed thy precious blood
To save me from my sins,
Thou blessed Lamb of God!
Yes, thou didst give thy life for me;
What can I do for thee?

3 'Twas all that I might have
Salvation, full and free;
Rich are the gifts indeed,
That thou hast brought to me,
Yes, thou hast brought rich gifts to me;
What shall I bring to thee?

4 I'll bring my heart, dear Lord;
'Tis all that I can do;
Though vile, I pray that thou
Wilt cleanse it through and through:
Yes, I'll forsake my sins for thee
My Saviour, help thou me.

Source: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book: for use in divine worship #1293

Author: F. A. Blackmer

Blackmer, Francis Augustus. (Ware, Massachusetts, February 17, 1855--October 8, 1930, Somerville, Massachusetts). Advent Christian musician. His parents, Augustus and Jane Blackmer, were among those caught up in the excitement of the Millerite Movement. One son, Fred, became an Advent Christian minister. Francis, with a talent recognized at an early age, consecrated his own life to Christian service as a musician. He was immersed in baptism at the Adventist campmeeting in Springfield, Massachusetts, by Elder Miles Grant. His early years were spend in central Massachusetts, his schooling at Wilbraham Academy. He was largely self-taught in harmony and musical composition. He wrote the words and music to his first gospel song, "Out on the f… Go to person page >

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First Line: I hear Thy voice, O Lord
Title: What Can I Do For Thee?
Author: F. A. Blackmer
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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