Laudes Domini ‎#317

317. "I shall be with Him"

1 Lord, it belongs not to my care
Whether I die or live;
To love and serve thee is my share,
And this thy grace must give.

2 If life be long, I will be glad
That I may long obey;
If short, yet why should I be sad
To soar to endless day?

3 Christ leads me through no darker rooms
Than he went through before;
No one into his kingdom comes,
But through his opened door.

4 Come, Lord, when grace has made me meet,
Thy blessed face to see;
For if thy work on earth be sweet,
What will thy glory be!

5 My knowledge of that life is small;
The eye of faith is dim;
But 'tis enough that Christ knows all,
And I shall be with him.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, it belongs not to my care
• Title: "I shall be with Him"
• Author: Richard Baxter
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Romans 14:8
  ;
  Philippians 4:11
  ;
  1 John 3:2
• Topic: Afflictions; Backsliding; Christians: Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Contentment; Declenson: spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: CHERITH
• Arranger: fr. Spohr
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal