Matthew 10:3

• [Mat 10:3] He Sat To Watch O’er Customs Paid

  He sat to watch o’er customs paid, A man of scorned and hard’ning trade; Alike the symbol and the tool Of foreign masters’ hated rule. But grace within his breast had stirred; There needed but the timely word; It came, true Lord of souls! from Thee, That royal summons, “Follow Me.” Enough, when Thou wert passing by To hear Thy voice, to meet Thine eye; He rose, responsive to the call, And left his task, his gains, his all. O wise exchange! with these to part And lay up treasure in Thy heart; With twofold crown of light to shine Amid Thy servants’ foremost line! Come, Savior, as in days of old; Pass where the world has strongest hold, And faithless care and selfish greed Are thorns that choke the holy seed. Who keep Thy gifts, O bid them claim The steward’s, not the owner’s name; Who yield all up for Thy dear sake, Let them of Matthew’s wealth partake.

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  source: Cyberhymnal