Can you be obedient

Can you be obedient

To the Lord of all

Though the earth should totter

Though the heav’ns should fall?

Face e’en a disaster

With a faith-filled heart

Knowing naught can harm him

Who with Christ will start?

Can you be obedient

To the Lord you serve

Never even flinch

friend

Never even swerve;

Though your next step onward

Seem to lead to death?

Can you then obey Him

Without bated breath?

Can you trust your Leader

When He bids you go

Right into a battle

With a mighty foe?

Can you step up briskly

And with joy obey?

Can you fight the battle

Till the end of day?

Can you? Then beloved

Christ just waits for you;

Listen for His orders

Glad His will to do;

Then when soldiers muster

At the set of sun

And your name is mentioned

Christ will say

“Well done.”