Give it to Jesus

1 Oh, what shall I do with this heart of mine,
So sinful, so false, and so vain?
For I've often promised to change my life,
I care not to promise again,
I've broken my vows, and sinned anew,
So often in seasons gone by,
That now when I feel I ought to repent,
I am almost afraid to try.
Give it to Jesus! Give it to Jesus!
You should have done it long ago;
Give it to Jesus! Give it to Jesus!
Jesus can wash it as white as snow.

2 Oh, what shall I do with my class so dear,
Whose souls I have prayed for so much?
Whose hearts so tender may soon grow hard
And cold to the Saviour's kind touch?
Oh, what more can be done for these dear youths,
Ere hearts and affections grow cold,
To lead them away from broad ways of sin
And to save them from woe untold?
Give it to Jesus! Give it to Jesus!
You should have done it long ago;
Give it to Jesus! Give it to Jesus!
He is the truest friend you know!

3 Oh, what shall I do with my time below,
My talents, my powers, my health,
My youth and its flowers of promise sweet,
My sorrows, my wants, or my wealth?
With my manhood, my age, my long, sad days,
My moments of sweetness and gall?
My crosses, my joys, my losses, my gains,
With my being, my life, my all?
Give it to Jesus! Give it to Jesus!
You should have done it long ago;
Give it to Jesus! Give it to Jesus!
He is the safest friend you know.

Source: The Evergreen: songs for the Sunday school, sanctuary and home circle #146b