657--Can you be obedient

Can you be obedient

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	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 might 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."