154 THE CHILD’S WORK
tr., Emma Frances Bevan, 1899
155 Oh what can I do for my Lord? I am foolish, and small, and weak; And I know not what to do, And I know not how to speak. | “O child, there is nought you can do— Sit down at His Feet and be still; But what can He do by you? O child, He can do what He will. | “He asks for your heart alone, Then leave to Him all the rest, For the smallest and weakest one Is the one He can work with best. | “He will work His mighty will All through the livelong day, By the child who loves Him well, Whether at work or play. | “His love through your eyes will shine Till some sad hearts rejoice, His tenderness move your hands, Make music in your voice. | “His Name will be sweet on your lips, As the flowers when the year is young; He tells the tale of His love The best by a childish tongue. | “Where He leads you by the hand, The power of God shall go— A mystery and a might As when He walked below. | “For Jesus is still the same, And He does His marvels still; And by His children small He works His glorious will.” | |