For His Sake

Does the bee love the brief blossom  

For her gold or her sake? 

When the hoar frost plucks her life 

Will he linger or forsake?

Does the bird love the bent bough 

For his strength or his sake?

When the veil of snow is on his face?

Will she linger or forsake? 

Does the bridegroom love the bride

For her beauty or her sake?

When the hand of age grips her strong

Will he linger or forsake?

Do I love the Lamb once slain 

For his blessings or his sake?

When the woes of man consume my heart 

Will I linger or forsake?