Author: Richard Baxter, 1615-1691 Hymnal: Common Praise #224 (2000) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Philippians 1:21-23 Lyrics: 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 blessèd 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. Topics: Saints Languages: English Tune Title: ST HUGH
Lord, it belongs not to my care