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Text:I’ll Do What I Can
Author:Mrs. Frank A. Breck
Tune:[I'll do what I can for Jesus]
Composer:Powell G. Fithian

41. I’ll Do What I Can

1 I’ll do what I can for Jesus,
Wherever my place may be—
I’ll do what I can for Jesus,
For He has done much for me.

Refrain:
It may not be much, but I’ll do what I can,
Do what I can—do what I can—
It may not be much but I’ll do what I can
To make some one happy today.

2 I’ll do what I can for Jesus,
Who knoweth that I am small,
But says little deeds will please Him
And He will accept them all. [Refrain]

3 I’ll do what I can for Jesus,
Wherever my feet shall go—
I’ll do what I can for Jesus,
For Jesus has blessed me so. [Refrain]

4 I’ll do what I can for Jesus,
Yes—cheerfully do my part—
I’ll do what I can for Jesus,
And do it with loving heart. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I'll do what I can for Jesus
Title: I’ll Do What I Can
Author: Mrs. Frank A. Breck
Refrain First Line: It may not be much, but I'll do what I can
Language: English
Publication Date: 1901
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [I'll do what I can for Jesus]
Composer: Powell G. Fithian
Notes: Public Domain.



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