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Nothing But Leaves

Representative Text

1 The Master is seeking a harvest
In lives He’s redeemed by His blood;
He seeks for the fruit of the Spirit,
And works that will glorify God.

Refrain:
Nothing but leaves for the Master,
Oh, how His loving heart grieves,
When instead of the fruit He is seeking,
We offer Him nothing but leaves.

2 He looks for His likeness reflected
In lives that are yielded and true;
He’s looking for zeal in the winning
Of souls He’s entrusted to you. [Refrain]

3 He’s yearning for some one to carry
The life-giving word far and near;
He’s waiting for hearts that are willing,
For ears that are open to hear. [Refrain]

Source: Favorites Number 3: A Collection of Gospel Songs #68

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Author: Mrs. H. S. Lehman

Early 20th Century Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: The Master is seeking a harvest
Title: Nothing But Leaves
Author: Mrs. H. S. Lehman (1924)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Nothing but leaves for the Master
Publication Date: 1924
Copyright: Public Domain
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Songs that Touch the Heart. Vol. 1 #d43

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