Songs of the Christian Commission

Your Mission

If you can not on the ocean
Sail among the swiftest fleet,
Rocking on the highest billows,
Laughing at the storms you meet;
You cannot stand among the sailors,
Anchor’d yet within the bay,
You can lend a hand to help them,
As they launch their boats away,
As they launch their boats away.

If you are too weak to journey
Up the mountain, steep and high;
You can stand within the valley,
While the multitudes go by;
You can chant in happy measure,
As they slowly pass along,
Though they may forget the singer,
They will not forget the song,
They will not forget the song.

If you have not gold and silver
Ever ready to command;
If you can not t’wards the needy,
Reach an ever open hand;
You can visit the afflicted,
O’er the erring you can weep,
You can be a true disciple,
Sitting at the Savior’s feet,
Sitting at the Savior’s feet.