I Will Serve The Lord

There marches through the centuries

The martyrs of the cross

All those who choose to follow Christ

To suffer any loss

And though their journey led them

Through the shadow lands of death

The song of their commitment

They rehearsed with every breath

I will serve the Lord

I will serve the Lord, my God

And if God should choose, and my life I lose

Though my foe may slay me, I will serve the Lord

Uncertain days now echo back

That strong and urgent strain

To count the cost, take up the cross

And join in the refrain

For should our journey lead us

Through the shadow lands of death

May this be our hearts resolve

As long as we have breath

I will serve the Lord

I will serve the Lord, my God

And if God should choose, and my life I lose

Though my foe may slay me, I will serve the Lord

The honor and the privilege ours

With wounds we suffer by His side

And to the glory of the Lord

Those sacred scars

We bear with pride

I will serve the Lord

I will serve the Lord, my God

And if God should choose, and my life I lose

Though my foe may slay me, I will serve the Lord

Though my foe may slay me

I will serve the Lord