Poems - To the Foe My Word Is Always No

This hymn is an adapted version of M. E. Barber’s poem “The Will of the Lord Be Done””. This version appears in the 1931 hymnal, Hymns for the Little Flock and was likely done by Watchman Nee.

To the Foe My Word Is Always, “No”

Verse 1
To the foe my word is always, “No,”
To the Father it is, “Yes,”
That His plan and all His counsel
Be accomplished with success;
When Thine orders I’m obeying,
Grant me, Lord, authority
To fulfill Thy plan Eternal
Through the Spirit’s power in me.

Verse 2
To the foe my word is always, “No,”
To the Father it is, “Yes,”
‘Tis my attitude eternal;
May the Lord protect and bless,
Lest while walking in obedience
Satan undermine the way;
When I’m list’ning to Thine orders,
Grant me mercy, Lord, I pray.

Verse 3
To the foe my word is always, “No,”
To the Father it is, “Yes,”
I completely would obey Him,
Though deep suff’ring mayoppress.
If the Lord will save and keep me,
As I forward press with Him,
Then no trials shall prevent me,
Nor will opposition grim.

Meter: 8.7.8.7. D
Tune: Bradbury
Hymnals:

  • Songs and Hymns of Life: 501
  • Hymns: 880
  • Christ in Song: 703
  • Hymns for the Little Flock: 68

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