The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1234

1234. Am I my brother's keeper?

1 Am I my brother's keeper?
Or serving self alone?
Are none around me better
Since I the way have known?
Do any faint or falter,
And in the darkness fall,
Because my lamp burns dimly,
Or gives no light at all?

Chorus:
Where are the brother keepers,
The faithful and the true?
Where are the brother keepers?
What answer offer you?
Our heart should long for others
The love of Christ to share.
Where are the brothers?
The Lord asks, Where?

2 If envy rules the spirit,
Perhaps it is because
A brother's gift is better,
As Abel's off'ring was!
This rule of truth eternal
Shall hidden motives tell:
They only are accepted
Who do their duties well. [Chorus]

3 Are there no words of comfort
To cheer the hearts that mourn?
Or for the weak and erring
No burdens to be borne?
God help us to be brothers,
And firm as brothers stand:
For love to God and neighbor
Should travel hand in hand. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Am I my brother's keeper?
• Author: F. E. B.
• Refrain First Line: Where are the brother keepers
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Special Department: Bible Songs

Tune Information

• Name: AM I MY BROTHER'S KEEPER?
• Composer: F. E. Belden
• Key: G Major or modal