I am made all things to all men— Hebrew, Roman, and Greek— In each one’s tongue I speal, Suiting to each my word, That some may be drawn to the Lord!
I am made all things to all men— In City or Wilderness Praising the crafts they profess That some may be drawn to the Lord— By any means to my Lord!
Since I was overcome By that great Light and Word, I have forgot or forgone The self men call their own (Being made all things to all men) So that I might save some At such small price, to the Lord, As being all things to all men.
I was made all things to all men, But now my course is done— And now is my reward… Ah, Christ, when I stand at Thy Throne With those I have drawn to the Lord, Restore me my self again!