This document contains the lyrics to a Christian hymn about serving God. The hymn discusses being happy in God's service through both good and bad times. It encourages staying committed to fighting for what is right and good, and not giving up even when facing dangers or hardships. It expresses faith that God has not forgotten or ignored one's faithful service over the years, and that those who serve will receive eternal rewards in heaven.
This document contains the lyrics to a Christian hymn about serving God. The hymn discusses being happy in God's service through both good and bad times. It encourages staying committed to fighting for what is right and good, and not giving up even when facing dangers or hardships. It expresses faith that God has not forgotten or ignored one's faithful service over the years, and that those who serve will receive eternal rewards in heaven.
This document contains the lyrics to a Christian hymn about serving God. The hymn discusses being happy in God's service through both good and bad times. It encourages staying committed to fighting for what is right and good, and not giving up even when facing dangers or hardships. It expresses faith that God has not forgotten or ignored one's faithful service over the years, and that those who serve will receive eternal rewards in heaven.
I am happy in the service of the King, I am happy, oh, so happy; The Longer I Serve Him Thro’ the sunshine and the shadow I can sing, Since I started for the Kingdom In the service of the King. Since my life He controlled Since I gave my heart to Jesus CHORUS 1 The longer I serve Him In the service of the King, the sweeter He grows Ev’ry talent I will bring; I have peace and joy and blessing CHORUS 3 In the service of the King. The longer I serve Him the sweeter He REPEAT CHORUS 1 grows The more that I love Him more love He Keep On The Firing Line bestows. If you’re in the battle for the Lord and right, Each day is like heaven my heart overflows Keep on the firing line, The longer I serve Him the sweeter He If you win, my brother, surely you must grows. fight, Keep on the firing line; Every need He is supplying There are many dangers that we all must Plenteous grace He bestows face, Every day my way gets brighter If we die a fighting it is no disgrace, The longer I serve Him Coward in the service, he will find no place, the sweeter He grows. So keep on the firing line. REPEAT CHORUS 3
CHORUS 2 It’s Not In Vain
You must fight, be brave, against all evil We have labored in the vineyards of the Never run, nor even lag behind; Lord If you would win for God and the right And it seems the world has stolen our Just keep on the firing line. reward But God has not forgotten And when He When we get to heaven, brother we’ll be calls us home glad, We’ll receive eternal treasure And a place of Keep on the firing line, honor near His throne How we’ll praise the Savior for the call we had, CHORUS 4 Keep on the firing line; It’s not in vain When we see the souls that we have helped It’s not in vain to win, We serve a risen Savior Leading them to Jesus from the paths of sin, Jesus rules and reigns With a shout of welcome, we will all march The heavens cheer us on in, We do not walk alone So keep on the firing line. Our labor, our witness, our faith It’s not in vain! God has seen our faithful service through the years All the heartaches, all the burdens, all the tears But do not be discouraged There’s a purpose, there’s a plan There’s a reason for each season So trust the leading of His hand! REPEAT CHORUS 4 (2x) CODA Our labor-----, our witness---, our faith--- It’s not in vain! It’s not in vain!