Description MY IDLE WORDS Scripture: Matthew 12:36 Key: Ab Time Signature: 6/4 Hymn Status: Copyright Agreement Copyright Agreement has been made with RJStevensMusic, LLC No License or Reporting Requirements for copyright compliance Permission to make a limited number of copies For additional copies contact the copyright owner Lyrics Verse 1I know ev‘ry idle word has its reward, To dishonor the sacred no true heart accords; Forgive me, dear God, if I’ve uttered a word That would not have been said by my Lord.Verse 2I know that if anger has prompted the tongue, If my wrath has enacted what love should have done, Some heart will be wounded that I should have won, Lord, forgive if I’ve injured a one.Verse 3There’s ought of example but Jesus for me, Help me ever, dear Father, His likeness to be; And help me to speak so that others may see, That the Savior is living in me.
