1.

I serve here a Master who gives me
Whatever in life I may need.
/: My heart and my mind doth He quicken.
His Word doth my way safely lead. :/

2.

He holds me so firm lest I stumble,
So none of my lusts I fulfill,
/: When wholly I’m trusting and humble
And yield as a lamb without will. :/

3.

He filleth my cup to o’erflowing
With ointment of blessing so rare,
/: When quiet in heart I’m obeying
And seeking His presence in prayer. :/

4.

He fashions me into His likeness
When I to Him faithfully yield.
/: He waits till I’m purged from each blemish
And purest of gold is revealed. :/

5.

He’ll view then this sight, O so precious:
A beautiful vessel of gold.
/: This prize for His labor—so gracious—
One day He will tenderly hold. :/

Written by Ellida Kjeldsen (published in 1937)Composed by Ellida KjeldsenText and melody © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagDenmark ⋅ F