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58. The Work I Ought to Do

1 I’m in the service of my Saviour,
Whose love is ev’rything to me,
I’ll gladly do His bidding ever,
For willing service mine shall be;
No needed blessing is denied me,
No task beyond my strength is mine,
For, day and night He stays beside me,
And cheers me with His love divine.

Refrain:
The work I ought to do,
I can do, I can do,
And If I can, I will, I will,
God helping me, I will.

2 I often meet in dreary places,
Sad hearts who heavy burdens bear;
No light of love illumes their faces,
No tender smile is playing there;
I know I ought to try to cheer them,
Some loving words I ought to say,
And so I tell them of the Saviour,
Whose love would gladden all their way. [Refrain]

3 While here I live, I’ll tell the story
Of saving grace and boundless love;
And try to win the crown of glory,
By helping others look above.
I’ll go wherever He may send me,
And do the work I ought to do,
Assured that He will courage lend me,
Assured that He will help me through. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I'm in the service of my Saviour
Title: The Work I Ought to Do
Author: James Rowe
Refrain First Line: The work I ought to do, I can do
Publication Date: 1912
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [I’m in the service of my Savior]
Composer: James M. Black
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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