Ancient and Modern ‎#306

306. Lord, it belongs not to my care

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 Christ leads me through no darker rooms
than he went through before;
he that into God's kingdom comes
must enter by this door.

3 Come, Lord, when grace hath made me meet
thy blessed face to see;
for if thy work on earth be sweet,
what will thy glory be!

4 Then shall I end my sad complaints
and weary, sinful days,
and join with the triumphant saints
that sing my Saviour's praise.

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
• Author: Richard Baxter (1615-1691)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  John 14:6
  ;
  Philippians 1:20-26
  ;
  1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
• Topic: Devotion; Discipleship; Future hope; Heaven; Other Saints and Festivals: The Conversion of Paul; Self-offering; Saints

Tune Information

• Name: ST HUGH
• Composer: Edward John Hopkins (1818-1901)
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major