Drink Offering

Who can match the “waste” He tendered

Willingly so much surrender?

Who can count the fruit of His labor?

Who else can such rich harvest render?

Though all drank

the cup’s o’erflowing;

Though all ate

the table’s loaded;

He sought nothing

yet caused others’ blessing

Ne’er sought payment

to others dispensing.

Free from bondage and frustration

Free from sorrow and vexation

E’er outpouring

love bestowing

Ever surging

ever o’erflowing.

To flow out this life

He was willing to taste death

To be broken that resurrection’s fragrance spread.

These are just the footsteps You left behind

Quietly calling

“Follow Me.”

From their shining faces we can see

Just how glorious this path’s end will be.

I’ve clearly counted the cost to take this way

And gladly now all for You lay down today;

Just a drink offering

joy to others I’d bring

Ceaselessly pouring out through all my days;

Let me love

O Lord! You be my reward!

Let Your presence forever with me stay.

Cause me to maintain

Lord

Your joy within

Let eternity wash my tears away.