There came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites…And He called unto Him His disciples, and saith unto them,
Mark 12:42–44Verily I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had.
Words: Albert A. Rand, in Alexander’s Gospel Songs and Solos, edited by Charles M. Alexander (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Sterling Music, 1917).
Music: Haldor Lillenas (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Rand (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Is your way thorn beset and uncertain?
Is discouragement waiting there, too?
Weary soul, don’t despair—trust in Jesus,
There’s a place in God’s planning for you, for you.
Refrain
There’s a place in God’s planning for you,
And a work that none other can do;
Do your best, take your share of the blessing:
There’s a place in God’s planning for you.
Does the best you can do seem unworthy?
Are your chances for service but few?
Widow’s mites often bring richest blessings,
There’s a place in God’s planning for you, for you.
Refrain
Does your light seem so flickering and feeble?
That you’re tempted to hide it from view?
Though a spark, it may kindle a beacon;
There’s a place in God’s planning for you, for you.
Refrain
Why then waste precious moments in seeking
For some distant or great work to do?
Give yourself to the task that lies nearest,
There’s a place in God’s planning for you, for you.
Refrain