If you cannot on the ocean

If you cannot on the oceanSail among the swiftest fleet,Rocking on the highest billows,Laughing at the storms you meet,You can stand among the sailors,Anchored yet within the bay,You can lend a hand to help them,As they launch their boat away.

If you are too weak to journeyUp the mountain steep and high,You can stand within the valley,While the multitude go by;You can chant in happy measure,As they slowly pass along;Though they may forget the singer,They will not forget the song.

If you have not gold and silverEver ready to command,If you cannot to'ard the needyReach an ever-open hand,You can visit the afflicted,O'er the erring you can weep,You can be a true discipleSitting at the Saviour's feet.

If you cannot in the harvestGarner up the richest sheaves,Many a grain both ripe and goldenOft some careless reaper leaves;Go and glean among the briers,Growing rank against the wall,For it may be that the shadowHides the heaviest wheat of all.