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145. In the Service of the King.

1 I am happy in the service of the King,
I am happy, Oh, so happy;
I have peace and joy that nothing else can bring,
In the service of the King

Chorus:
In the service of the King
Ev'ry talent I will bring;
I have peace and joy and blessing
in the service of the King.

2 I am happy in the service of the King,
I am happy, Oh, so happy;
Thro' the sunshine and the shadow I can sing,
In the service of the King. [Chorus]

3 I am happy in the service of the King,
I am happy, Oh, so happy;
To His guiding hand forever I will cling,
In the service of the King. [Chorus]

4 I am happy in the service of the King,
I am happy, Oh, so happy;
All that I possess to Him I gladly bring,
In the service of the King. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: I am happy in the service of the King
Title: In the Service of the King.
Author: Rev. A. H. Ackley
Refrain First Line: In the service of the King
Language: English
Publication Date: 1920
Topic: Personal Work and Service; Warfare and Victory
Copyright: Copyright, 1912, by B. D. Ackley. Homer A. Rodeheaver, Owner.
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [I am happy in the service of the King]
Composer: B. D. Ackley
Key: Bâ™­ Major
Copyright: Copyright, 1912, by B. D. Ackley. Homer A. Rodeheaver, Owner.
Notes: Public Domain.



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