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It pays to serve Jesus

It pays to serve Jesus, I speak from my heart,
He'll always be with us, if we do our part,
There's naught in this wide world can pleasure afford;
There's peace and contentment in serving the Lord.

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I love Him for better than in days of yore,
I'll serve Him more truly than ever before,
I'll do as He bids me whatever the cost,
I'll be a good soldier, I'll die at my post.

And oft when I'm tempted to turn from the track,
I think of my Savior, my mind wanders back
To the place where there nailed Him on Calvary's tree.
I heard a voice saying, "I suffered for thee."

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A place I remember where I was set free,
T'was where I found pardon, a heaven for me;
There Jesus spoke sweetly to my soul,
My sins are forgiven, He made my weary heart whole.

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How rich is the blessing the world cannot give,
I'm satisfied fully for Jesus to live;
Though friends may forsake me and trial arise,
I am trusting Jesus, His love never dies.

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There is no one like Jesus can cheer me today,
His love and His kindness can ne'er fade away;
In winter and summer, In sunshine and rain,
His love and affection are always the same.

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Will you have this blessing that Jesus bestows,
A free full salvation from sin's bitter throes?
O come to the Savior, to Calvary flee,
The fountain is opened, is flowing for thee.

[Chorus]
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63 comments:

  1. Unknown17 July 2013 at 10:44

    who wrote this song and what is the history of the song?

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    1. Unknown14 June 2019 at 07:33

      This hymn is inspirational. It's quite great to think of it. I am inspired each time I sing it.

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  2. Ogozi John24 July 2013 at 10:00

    Hello Fidelis, this hymn was written by Frank C. Huston in 1909. As he played the piano at Providence Christian Church, where he was serving as director of music, the tune came to his heart and he wrote it in the small writing pad that he always carries to jot down such inspirations. But he just forgot about it until his friend, M. E. Mick urged him to write a hymn titled 'It pays to serve Jesus,' although a hymn with that title was in existence, Mick told Huston that he could write a better one. When Huston returned to the Church, he remembered the tune he had written, he brought it out from his pocket and played it on the piano. The wordings, chorus, and stanzas just fell into place, and a wonderful hymn was born.

    The Bible passage behind this hymn is in John 12:26 "Whoever serves me must follow me."

    Also, sorry for the late reply, we are working at including the 'Author' and 'History' feature on this blog.

    Thanks for understanding.

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    1. sunshine20 February 2016 at 20:48

      I remembered this song this early morning and had to find the complete lyrics. I also remember it the favorite song of my late mum, Chinyere Ada Aguoru, who passed on almost 24 years ago, after battling with brain tumor for 4 years. Growing up with her we used to hear her sing it constantly and I got to learn it from her. Over the years, each time I hear this song or it comes to my memory and I realize now as a believer that nothing pays like serving the Lord Jesus which I intend to do with all my strength, resources and time inspite of any challenges that may confront me and God helping me, so that when it's time to go home, I can gladly say I died at my post like my mum did. Thank you for sharing the history of this dong. God bless you

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    2. Unknown26 February 2017 at 11:41

      This hymn came to mind this morning as I was thinking of how to encourage my head unit in church who's set to get married and leave the church. While trying to get the lyrics, I stumbled on this blog. The wordings inspired me again and calls for sober reflection.

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    3. Adedeji Jedidiah Ogunsola18 January 2019 at 00:51

      Good day dear sir/ma
      Please could you help me with the download link for the sonv/hymn
      I've searched to no avail
      I would appreciate your help
      Thanks
      You're blessed

      Jedidiah

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  3. Unknown2 March 2014 at 15:38

    This is the best hymn I've ever listened to. The words are so touching

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  4. Unknown2 March 2014 at 21:47

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  5. Ogozi John3 March 2014 at 08:19

    Yes Jeffery, it is a really great hymn, Divinely inspired to bless us.

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  6. Unknown13 April 2014 at 11:46

    thanks for posting this hymn Ogozi

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    1. Ogozi John27 April 2014 at 14:19

      Hello Michael, All thanks to God for blessing us with these wonderful words.

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  7. Dare Onadele10 January 2015 at 00:55

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    1. Dare Onadele10 January 2015 at 00:57

      My earlier comment had a typo.

      I can't stop loving this hymn. Thanks for post.

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    2. Ogozi John17 November 2015 at 22:15

      Thank you. God bless you.

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  8. Ogozi John10 January 2015 at 06:01

    Thank God for blessing us with these words and thanks to you Dare for allowing the message to sink into your heart.

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  9. Unknown8 March 2015 at 09:54

    Thank God for this hymn of dedication to our Saviour. It was solo - rendered in church today and I was touched.

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  10. Unknown5 May 2015 at 12:53

    The more I listen to the hymn the more I see the reason to love and serve Him more. Thanks for posting this wonderful hymn.

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  11. Unknown5 May 2015 at 12:54

    The more I listen to the hymn the more I see the reason to love and serve Him more. Thanks for posting this wonderful hymn.

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  12. Unknown16 November 2015 at 21:03

    God bless the author of this beautiful song

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    1. Ogozi John17 November 2015 at 22:29

      Yes Ojo, we thank God for inspiring Mr. Frank C. Huston to put down these beautiful words in a hymn.

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  13. Unknown28 December 2015 at 05:27

    Pls can we have the tonic solfa to the lyrics

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  14. Unknown28 December 2015 at 05:28

    Pls can we have the tonic solfa to the lyrics

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  15. HAIR LOSS: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS27 March 2016 at 15:13

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  16. Unknown5 April 2016 at 12:38

    Pls how can I get to download the audio

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  17. Ifeanyi u.1 May 2016 at 11:50

    I searched for this Hymn today and Google brought me here... Wonderful Hymn, wonderful history behind it

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    1. Ogozi John1 May 2016 at 14:29

      Thanks a lot for stopping by Mr. Uzuegbu, it is a really wonderful hymn that has blessed me a lot in this pilgrim journey. Do well to go through our other collections of soul-lifting hymns.

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  18. Unknown5 June 2016 at 03:01

    An anthem, an oath, a pledge, reconfirmed covenant, motivation, show of love.

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  19. Unknown5 June 2016 at 03:02

    An anthem, an oath, a pledge, reconfirmed covenant, motivation, show of love.

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  20. Unknown25 July 2016 at 21:56

    I love the hymn, so heavenly connecting.

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  21. Unknown4 August 2016 at 13:00

    It pays to serve Jesus - hymn, so inspiring,please does anyone here knows the name of the Nigerian artiste of this hymn?

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    1. Ogozi John6 August 2016 at 18:51

      Hello Divine,

      The hymn was not composed by a Nigerian artiste, but by an American Frank C. Huston.

      Thank you.

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    2. Azongha4 October 2022 at 23:37

      Eli G. Christy not Huston. Huston wrote a song with same title, but completely different tune.

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  22. Unknown29 August 2016 at 21:58

    I thank God I woke up with this song in my heart. In a time like this,it's so so important that we serve God with all our hearts. The horses are prepared the trumpet will soon sound and all faithful believers will be home with the Lord. Hallelujah

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  23. Unknown29 August 2016 at 21:59

    I thank God I woke up with this song in my heart. In a time like this,it's so so important that we serve God with all our hearts. The horses are prepared the trumpet will soon sound and all faithful believers will be home with the Lord. Hallelujah

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  24. Unknown11 September 2016 at 04:55

    I really do love and cherish this song. Please which hymn book and number can i find it

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  25. HolaryinkarH12 September 2016 at 19:07

    Glory be to God

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  26. Unknown25 October 2016 at 06:22

    One of My best songs inspiring I love singing it everyday reminding of my duty as a christian and the heavenly crown of glory

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  27. Unknown5 November 2016 at 13:34

    This Hymn was sung @ a Christian Meeting I attended today. I have not stopped humming it since afternoon. I just finished it's whole content. I bet you, it's simply A MOUTHFUL!!!

    Glory to the LORD for the Composer!!!

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  28. Unknown16 November 2016 at 02:29

    Inspiration hymn, it's renew my commitment with my Lord each time I remember to sing this hymn, blessed be the Lord God.

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  29. Sam Anuforo18 November 2016 at 16:34

    May the Lord return us back to Christ-centred, eternity-driven, heaven-conscious christianity and fill our hearts with the expectation of Christ's return

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  30. Unknown10 December 2016 at 02:43

    this hymn has been a blessing to me. Singing it is a way of me committing my self to. God. 'Will you have this blessing
    that Jesus bestows,
    A free full salvation from sin's
    bitter throes?
    O come to the Savior, to
    Calvary flee, The fountain is opened, is
    flowing for thee'

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  31. Unknown27 January 2017 at 19:39

    This hymn always nourishes and rejuvenate my inner being. It revive my conciousness of not to become a weakling at my duty post. Singing it often reminds me alot of things promised above, and I will always never stop bathing my eyelids when ever I sing it personally.

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  32. JIMMY OLULADE8 April 2017 at 03:48

    This song registered in my memory the very first day I heard it in a church programme.It did inspired me.It is a song that ginger re-committment to the service of the lord.‘‘I will be a good soldier and will die at my post’’I missed the song since the until am able to google through to your blog.Thanks for putting up such a blog.

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  33. Megwai Victorex E.23 April 2017 at 06:49

    God send me your Spirit and Fire to help me serve you better than I have ever done

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  34. Unknown3 May 2017 at 22:56

    This song is the song that must be song as l am laid to rest. You know even if there is no heaven, l am satisfied serving Jesus. He has never failed me since l started serving him since 1976. I can never know enough of His love and faithfulness. If there is a message l want to leave with the world, it is that it pays to serve Jesus!!!!!!!

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  35. Unknown3 May 2017 at 22:57

    This song is the song that must be song as l am laid to rest. You know even if there is no heaven, l am satisfied serving Jesus. He has never failed me since l started serving him since 1976. I can never know enough of His love and faithfulness. If there is a message l want to leave with the world, it is that it pays to serve Jesus!!!!!!!

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  36. Unknown1 July 2017 at 02:21

    I just love this. Highly refocusing and inspiring.

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  37. columba nwosu21 October 2017 at 21:32

    Hi John,
    Just a quick correction on the author of this hymn. The Author is not Houston but Eli G. Christy. This hymn is different from the hymn written by Houston. The two hymns share some common title but the hymn you posted here was written by Eli G Christy. I hope this makes sense to you. I love this hymn as well. God bless you.

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    1. Ogozi John3 April 2018 at 16:35

      Columba, this makes so much sense. Thank you so much for the correction.

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  38. Unknown21 November 2017 at 11:43

    what a grate him. As i was woking through the street. I think about how God save me from sin and how He has being helping me, this hyms just came to my mind and have being thinking how to get this lyrics. But i thank God that i find it here.

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    1. Ogozi John3 April 2018 at 16:33

      All thanks to God for these inspiring words.

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  39. Unknown28 December 2017 at 03:19

    Thanks for the good work!
    stanza 3, line 3
    "There Jesus spoke sweetly to my soul,"
    There Jesus spoke sweetly to my weary soul,

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  40. Unknown19 August 2018 at 15:45

    Ogozi John, can we find this hynm in ss&s? And what number?

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  41. Unknown19 August 2018 at 15:47

    Ogozi John, can we find this hynm in ss&s? And what number?

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  42. Unknown13 September 2018 at 13:28

    God bless you for the lyrics sir it's been so helpful... I was just having a think through and something spoke in my subconscious reminding me of how nothing else matters than to serve Jesus so I sought for the lyrics having heard the song from a friend.. Thanks once again God bless

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  43. Nifesimi Emmanuel14 December 2018 at 10:14

    Enter your comment...please I need a Yoruba lyrics for this song....... thanks

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  44. Unknown16 December 2018 at 08:31

    The song is very inspiring and calls for sober reflect. Knowing that a day will come when we all will account for our lives, can we say we are a true soldier and will die at our post. God help us to live with eternity in view.

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  45. Unknown11 January 2019 at 23:26

    What a soul touching hymn

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  46. Lucky26 July 2019 at 23:48

    This song calls me back to duty, and instills in me the hope of eternal life. I am always blessed by it.

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  47. Yemisi8 November 2019 at 05:51

    Thanks sir for posting this hymn.
    Please can you help with the tonic solfa for alto and tenor of this hymn.
    I already have that of Treble.
    Also i saw also somewhere that the song was written by El G Christy.
    Please can you clarify.

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  48. Azongha11 June 2020 at 00:34

    The song by Frank Houston is different from this one.

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