1.

Heed the Word that God is speaking!
Come to life—His virtues seeking!
/: Fire is cast upon the earth.
Let it test and prove our worth. :/

2.

We no more for “self” are living.
Now by faith our lives we’re giving
/: As an off’ring to the Lord.
Purest oil is our reward. :/

3.

When from “self” we’re purged by fire,
We God’s righteousness acquire.
/: When our lives we freely give,
Light shines out in how we live. :/

4.

Though the light from God we share here,
Our own burdens we must bear here.
/: Each must walk where Jesus trod;
None can borrow life in God. :/

5.

See, salvation’s torch is flaming,
Love, in word and deed, proclaiming.
/: Free from guile with vision clear,
We can live uprightly here. :/

6.

In your conduct, life, and preaching
Honor Jesus’ name and teaching.
/: All will see what God has done:
That His saints are truly one. :/

Written by Anna Bæklund (published in 1935)Composed by Even SkogsrudText and melody © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagDenmark ⋅ D