--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What shall I give Thee, Master? Thou who…" description: "\"What shall I give Thee, Master? Thou who didst die for me! How can I give less than give of my best, When Thou hast given all to me! What shall I give ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4b/david-berg-2807_christmas_what-shall-i-give-thee-master-thou-who-d_1928325.jpg" --- # What shall I give Thee, Master? Thou who didst die for me!… ![“What shall I give Thee, Master? Thou who didst die for me! How can I give less than give of my best, When Thou hast given all to me! What shall I give Thee, Master? Thou who didst die for me! How can I give less than all of my best, I must give all to Thee!” quote by David Berg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4b/david-berg-2807_christmas_what-shall-i-give-thee-master-thou-who-d_1928325.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4b/david-berg-2807_christmas_what-shall-i-give-thee-master-thou-who-d_1928325.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4b/david-berg-2807_christmas_what-shall-i-give-thee-master-thou-who-d_1928325.jpg) > “What shall I give Thee, Master? Thou who didst die for me! How can I give less than give of my best, When Thou hast given all to me! What shall I give Thee, Master? Thou who didst die for me! How can I give less than all of my best, I must give all to Thee!” [David Berg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-berg/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A devotee struggles to match the sacrifice of a master, feeling compelled to give everything in return. **In simple terms:** Feeling compelled to give all in return for a great sacrifice. Key Takeaway Offer your best without reservation. Themes devotion gratitude self‑sacrifice Mood reverent introspective Type spiritual poetic When to use this quote - worship - personal reflection - ethical decision‑making Key Concepts spirituality reciprocity humility Questions to Reflect On - How can one measure the value of gratitude? - Is giving everything always possible or healthy? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Christmas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christmas/) [Giving](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/giving/) ## Related quotes > [“How many actions most ridiculous/Hast thou been drawn to by thy fantasy? CORIN: Into a thousand that I have forgotten. 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