A charge to keep I have;
Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb?
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
I love thy church, O God;
Her walls before me stand;
But please excuse my absence, Lord;
This bed is simply grand!
A God to glorify;
But, Lord, don't ask for cash from me;
The glory comes too high.
Yes! Though I seldom pray or pay, I still insist I am.
Must Jesus bear the cross alone, And all the world go free?
No! Others , Lord, should do their part,
But please don't count on me.
Praise him all creatures here below!
Oh loud my hymns of praise I bring,
Because it doesn't cost to sing!