Songs of Service. Rev. ed. ‎#a69

a69. I will Answer with the Best that's in Me

1 To the ranks of God I do now belong,
Therefore, when I'm tempted to do a wrong,
I will look to Christ who can make me strong,
And answer with the best that's in me.

Refrain:
I will answer with the best that's in me;
For my Captain I can much endure;
I will answer with the best that's in me,
I'll be loyal, manly, brave and pure.

2 Tho' the current's swift, and tho' frail my bark,
And the light from heaven seems but a spark;
Tho' the task is hard and the way is dark,
I'll answer with the best that's in me. [Refrain]

3 When the battle rages, and fierce the fight,
and the Captain calls me to stand for right,
I will not grow faint, but with all my might
I'll answer to the best that's in me. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: To the ranks of God I do now belong
• Title: I will Answer with the Best that's in Me
• Author: H. G. S.
• Refrain First Line: I will answer with the best that's in me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1948
• Copyright: Copyright, 1903, by H. G. Smyth
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [To the ranks of God I do now belong]
• Composer: H. G. Smyth
• Incipit: 51321 71216 78588
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1903, by H. G. Smyth