Poems - Can You Be Obedient
Obedience
Verse 1
Can you be obedient
To the Lord of all,
Though the earth should totter,
Though the heav’ns should fall?
Face e’en a disaster
With a faith-filled heart,
Knowing naught can harm him
Who with Christ will start?
Verse 2
Can you be obedient
To the Lord you serve,
Never even flinch, friend,
Never even swerve;
Though your next step onward
Seem to lead to death?
Can you then obey Him
Without bated breath?
Verse 3
Can you trust your Leader
When He bids you go
Right into a battle
With a mighty foe?
Can you step up briskly
And with joy obey?
Can you fight the battle,
Till the end of day?
Verse 4
Can you? Then beloved,
Christ just waits for you;
Listen for His orders,
Glad His will to do;
Then when soldiers muster
At the set of sun,
And your name is mentioned,
Christ will say, “Well done.”
Meter: 6.5.6.5.D
Tune: EVELYNS
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