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."