[sama smsma]

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.
3. Every word Thy mouth hath spoken
   Is essential to our life;
   All Thy mandates love betoken,
   To oppose them is but strife.
4. In Thy wisdom, Lord, confiding,
   We will follow in Thy way;
   With Thy love in us abiding,
   ’Tis delightful to obey.
5. Each commandment Thou hast given
   Is a waymark on the road;
   Leading up from earth to heaven,
   To the blessed throne of God.