250404 For the Lord

 For the Lord

Whatever, Christ, I do for thee

Be done with true humility 

All that's done in your holy name

Let n'er my goal be worldly gain

May my motives be pure and true

With all glory given to you

Not self-serving and for prestige 

Or my own legacy to leave

Though gifts and talents I possess

Upon those laurels, will not rest

For I shall use them endlessly

To praise One who gave them to me

May all I do honor you, Lord

For serving you is my reward

Not grudgingly, but with delight

My efforts worthy in your sight

Let all my toiling feel like ease

Knowing it's done so you I please

May I do all the best I can

To walk your way, not that of man

Let my work be as for you, Lord

Not tics on some earthly scoreboard

Nor as a way to earn your grace

Or somehow, my sins to erase

So, when from your good path I stray

Help me get out of my own way

To then repent with contrite heart

Sure love and mercy you'll impart

May all I say, and think, and do

Be done out of my love for you

Thus, when my life on earth is spent

Be called your good, faithful servant