1.

Seek not honor, reputation;
God be all in all.
No complaints—firm at my station,
For this is my call.

2.

No self-serving, always given,
Offered night and day—
No demands, by God’s will driven,
’Tis salvation’s way.

3.

Have compassion; walk discreetly.
To the weak show care.
Humbly serving, bow completely—
We this priv’lege share.

4.

Speaking truth and naught concealing,
Freed from sin’s dark night,
Praising God, His life revealing—
That’s why He gives light.

5.

What God gives me I have given
In both word and deed.
Unafraid, I’m Spirit-driven;
Thus I’m truly freed.

6.

Carnal habits that have bound me
I must break with might.
I will swing the Sword around me.
You give pow’r to fight.

7.

Striving boldly, suff’ring, bearing,
Still and quiet too,
I will bow, Lord, self not sparing;
Thus I’ll honor You.

8.

Near Your heart no troubles grieve me.
Nothing can dismay.
Peaceful haven, You receive me.
Now I’ve found life’s way.

Written by Ragnhild Backe (published in 1929)Composed by Jonas S. PettersenText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ A