Timeless Truths ‎#385

385. Obedience

1 By Thy blessed word obeying,
Lord, we prove our love sincere;
For we hear Thee gently saying,
“Love will do as well as hear.”

Refrain:
Dear Redeemer, we would hallow
All Thy word so firm and true;
In Thy footsteps meekly follow,
Thy commands we love to do.

2 Feigned hearts Thy name professing,
Thy commandments cast aside;
But we feel Thy great salvation,
And in all Thy truth abide. [Refrain]

3 Every word Thy mouth hath spoken
Is essential to our life;
All Thy mandates love betoken,
To oppose them is but strife. [Refrain]

4 In Thy wisdom, Lord, confiding,
We will follow in Thy way;
With Thy love in us abiding,
’Tis delightful to obey. [Refrain]

5 Each commandment Thou hast given
Is a waymark on the road;
Leading up from earth to heaven,
To the blessed throne of God. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: By Thy blessed word obeying
• Title: Obedience
• Author: Daniel S. Warner
• Refrain First Line: Dear Redeemer, we would hallow
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Scripture:
  John 14:23-24
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Obedience); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (121); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (193)

Tune Information

• Name: [By Thy blessed word obeying]
• Composer: Andrew L. Byers (1900)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Key: E Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Obedience); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (121); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (193)