We Will Serve the Lord

by Larry Nickel

commissioned by the Tabor Mennonite Church (Kansas)
director- Marcene Entz
for the centennial celebration


(computer simulation)

click here to open the score


Lyrics


We Will Serve the Lord


As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord;
every day, every hour
by His grace and through His power
Working with joy,
working with gladness,
we will serve the Lord.

There was a time I asked the Lord,
"Is there a job for me to do?
There are so many people more worthy than I".
There came an answer soft and true,
"Start with the family close to you.
Be a good husband and father each day.".

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord;
every day, every hour
by His grace and through His power
Working with joy,
working with gladness,
we will serve the Lord.

How can we ever give enough?
Jesus, you gave Your life for us.
With a heart full of singing, there is so much to do.
Heavenly Father, take my life.
Make it a living sacrifice.
All of my yearning returns home to you.

Transform this ground into fertile soil
so your seeds of truth may not fall in vain.
May the longing of this world grow for You
Oh, Lord, our God, Almighty Creator.

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord;
every day, every hour
by His grace and through His power
Working with joy,
working with gladness,
we will serve the Lord.

does anybody say "Amen?"

Amen!


This could be copied nicely onto three sheets of paper - 11 x 17 - so the first page is on the inside cover.
(why not design a front cover for the occasion?)

This piece combines typical Mennonite hymn style melody and harmony with gospel tradition
and also gives the choir a short a cappella challenge.


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