African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#413

413. He'll Understand and Say “Well Done”

1 If when you give the best of your service,
Telling the world that the Savior is come;
Be not dismayed when men don't believe you;
He understands; and say, "Well done."

Refrain:
Oh when I come to the end of my journey,
Weary of life and the battle is won;
Carrying the staff and the cross of redemption,
He'll understand and say, "Well done."

2 Misunderstood, the Savior of sinners,
Hung on the cross; He was God's only Son;
Oh! hear Him call His Father in Heav'n,
"Not my will, but Thine be done." [Refrain]

3 If when this life of labor is ended,
And the reward of the race you have run;
Oh! the sweet rest prepared for faithful
Will be His blest and final, "Well done." [Refrain]

4 But if you try and fail in your trying,
Hands sore and scarred from the work you've begun;
Take up your cross, run quickly to meet Him;
He'll understand; and say, "Well done." [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: If when you give the best of your service
• Title: He'll Understand and Say “Well Done”
• Author: Lucie E. Campbell, 1885-1963
• Refrain First Line: Oh, when I come to the end of my journey
• Meter: 10 10 10 8 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 4:7-8
• Topic: Cross: of the believer; Faithfulness: of the believer; Jesus Christ: His Cross; Jesus Christ: His Love and Mercy; Testimony, Witness and Evangelism

Tune Information

• Name: WELL DONE
• Composer: Lucie E. Campbell, 1885-1963
• Arranger: Evelyn Simpson-Curenton, b. 1953
• Meter: 10 10 10 8 with refrain
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.