Joyful Sound ‎#61

61. Friends, Not Servants

1 Oh, how blessed is the service
We may render to the Lord
When all duty glows with pleasure,
And our wills with his accord.

Refrain:
I’m a child, and not a servant,
Of the God whose grace I sing!
I’m an heir of life eternal,—
I’m the friend of Christ my King!

2 Oh, how blessed to be trusted
With the secret of the Lord,
As the Holy Spirit guides us
Through the pathways of his Word. [Refrain]

3 Oh, how blessed to be able
All his promises to claim,
And to bear the royal likeness
‘Mid our service In His Name. [Refrain]

4 Oh, how blessed to be granted
Fellowship with him we love,
Now to share his night of sorrow,—
Then to reign with him above. [Refrain]

5 Oh, how blessed to be growing
Daily in his grace divine,
Sitting at the King’s own table;
Nourished by his bread and wine. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, how blessed is the service
• Title: Friends, Not Servants
• Author: F. G. Burroughs
• Refrain First Line: I’m a child, and not a servant
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1889
• Scripture:
  John 15:15
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, how blessed is the service]
• Composer: John J. Hood
• Notes: Now Public Domain.