1 

Can you be obedient

   To the Lord of all,

Though the earth should totter,

   Though the heav'ns should fall?

Face e'en a disaster

   With a faith-filled heart,

Knowing naught can harm him

   Who with Christ will start?

 2 

Can you be obedient

   To the Lord you serve,

Never even flinch, friend,

   Never even swerve;

Though your next step onward

   Seem to lead to death?

Can you then obey Him

   Without bated breath?

 3 

Can you trust your Leader

   When He bids you go

Right into the battle

   With a mighty foe?

Can you step up briskly

   And with joy obey?

Can you fight the battle,

   Till the end of day?

 4 

Can you? Then beloved,

   Christ just waits for you;

Listen for His orders,

   Glad His will to do;

Then when soldiers muster

   At the set of sun,

And your name is mentioned,

   Christ will say, "Well done."