Called To Serve is a powerful hymn. Its rousing words and melody stir the soul. We sang it the day we said goodbye to our eldest son, Adam, as he set out to serve a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Music filled the air in the great hall at the Missionary Training Center as hundreds of other families sang this hymn together one last time. The excitement was palpable. It was an emotional day for sure and one that would not soon be forgotten.
Called to serve Him, heav’nly King of glory,
Chosen e’er to witness for his name,
Far and wide we tell the Father’s story,
Far and wide his love proclaim.
Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;
Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;
Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing.
God our strength will be; press forward ever,
Called to serve our King.
Called to know the richness of his blessing—
Sons and daughters, children of a King—
Glad of heart, his holy name confessing,
Praises unto him we bring.
Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;
Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name;
Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing.
God our strength will be; press forward ever,
Called to serve our King.
Text: Grace Gordon
Coleen Menlove explains, “A call to serve is an invitation from Heavenly Father for greater spiritual growth. It is a call to overcome fear with faith and to learn greater humility as we accept the Lord’s will. The call can bring the peace and joy of eternal progression. It is an opportunity to be part of the miracle and wonder of this great cause and kingdom that is sweeping over the earth, blessing the lives of people wherever it reaches.”
Opportunities to serve others are all around us including performing simple, everyday acts of kindness. I know my days are always brighter when met by a smile. As we lose ourselves in the service of others, we will find our true selves. Keep being awesome!!
Piano duet: Called To serve
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