“Give your best to the Master, give of the strength of your youth;
Throw your soul’s fresh, glowing ardor, into the battle for truth.
Jesus set the example, dauntless was He, young and brave;
Give him your loyal devotion, give him the best that you have.
Give your best to the Master;
Give of the strength of your youth;
Clad in salvation’s full armor,
Join in the battle for truth.
Give of your best to the Master, give Him first place in your heart;
Give Him first place in your service; consecrate every part.
Give, and you shall be given, God His beloved Son gave;
Gratefully seeking to serve Him, give Him the best that you have.
Give of your best to the Master, naught else is worthy His love;
He gave Himself for your ransom, gave up His glory above;
Laid down His life without murmur, you from sin’s ruin to save;
Give Him your heart’s adoration, give Him the best that you have.”
Howard Benjamin Grose (1851-1939)
The One Year Book of Hymns compiled and edited by Robert K. Brown and Mark R. Norton, June 12 entry.