Lord, it belongs not to my care

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1 Lord, it belongs not to my care
whether I die or live:
to love and serve thee is my share,
and this thy grace must give.

2 Christ leads me through no darker rooms
than he went through before;
he that into God's kingdom comes
must enter by this door.

3 Come, Lord, when grace hath made me meet
thy blessed face to see;
for if thy work on earth be sweet,
what will thy glory be!

4 Then shall I end my sad complaints
and weary, sinful days,
and join with the triumphant saints
that sing my Saviour's praise.

5 My knowledge of that life is small,
the eye of faith is dim;
but 'tis enough that Christ knows all,
and I shall be with him.

Source: Ancient and Modern: hymns and songs for refreshing worship #306

Author: Richard Baxter

Baxter, Richard. Only s. of Richard Baxter, yeoman, Eaton Constantine, Shropshire, b. at Rowton, Shropshire, Nov. 12,1615. He was educated at Wroxeter School, and for a time held the Mastership of the Dudley Grammar School. On taking Holy Orders, he became, in 1640, Ourate of Kidderminster. Subsequently he was for some time chaplain to one of Cromwell's regiments. Through weakness he had to take an enforced rest, during which he wrote his Saints’ Everlasting Rest. On regaining his health he returned to Kidderminster, where he remained until 1660, when he removed to London. At the Restoration he became chaplain to Charles II and was offered the bishopric of Hereford, which he refused. On the passing of the Act of Uniformity, he retired fro… Go to person page >

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Ancient and Modern #306

Anglican Hymns Old and New (Rev. and Enl.) #462

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Common Praise #224

Hymns Ancient and Modern, New Standard Edition #242

Hymns and Psalms #679a

Hymns and Psalms #679b

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Lutheran Service Book #757

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Rejoice in the Lord #584

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Small Church Music #7021

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The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #661

The Baptist Hymnal #438

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The Cyber Hymnal #3590

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The Irish Presbyterian Hymbook #662

The Minter Lane Hymnal VI #66

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The New English Hymnal #402

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