The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#557

557. He Understands, He'll Say "Well Done"

1 If when you give the best of your service,
Telling the world that the Savior is come;
Be not dismayed when men don't believe you;
He understands; He'll say, "Well done."

Refrain:
Oh, when I come to the end of my journey,
Weary of life and the battle is won;
Carrying the staff and the cross of redemption,
He'll understand, and say, "Well done."

2 Misunderstood, the Savior of sinners,
Hung on the cross; He was God's only Son;
Oh! hear Him call His Father in heaven,
"Not my will, but Thine be done." [Refrain]

3 If when this life of labor is ended,
And the reward of the race you have run;
Oh! the sweet rest prepared for faithful
Will be His blest and final, "Well done." [Refrain]

4 But if you try and fail in your trying,
Hands sore and scarred from the work you've begun;
Take up your cross, run quickly to meet Him;
He'll understand, He'll say, "Well done." [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: If when you give the best of your service
• Title: He Understands, He'll Say "Well Done"
• Author: L. E. C.
• Refrain First Line: Oh, when I come to the end of my journey
• Meter: 10. 10. 8. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Eternal Life

Tune Information

• Name: HE UNDERSTANDS
• Composer: Lucie E. Campbell
• Meter: 10. 10. 8. with Refrain
• Key: E♭ Major