Lyrics
Come, all christians, be committed
To the service of the Lord.
Make your lives for Him more fitted;
Tune your hearts with one accord.
Come into His courts with gladness;
Each his sacred vows renew.
Turn away from sin and sadness;
Be transformed with life anew.
Of your time and talents give Him-
They are gifts from God above
To be used by Christians freely
To proclaim His wondrous love.
Come again to serve the Savior;
Tithes and off'rings with you bring.
In your work, with Him find favor,
And with joy His praises sing.
God's command to love each other
Is required of ev'ry one.
Showing mercy to each other
Mirrors His redeeming Son.
In compassion He has given
Of His love that is divine.
On the cross sins were forgiven;
Joy and peace are fully thine.
Come in praise and adoration,
All who on Christ's name believe.
Worship Him with consecration;
Grace and love will you receive.
For His grace give Him the glory,
For the Spirit and the Word;
And repeat the Gospel story
Till the world His Name has heard.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Eva B. Lloyd
Following Jesus is a joyful invitation to offer our whole lives back to Him in gratitude. As we come together in worship, God calls us to align our hearts with His, renewing our commitment to serve Him with gladness. The gifts, time, and talents we hold are not our own, but grace-filled opportunities to show His love to the world. When we surrender our lives as living sacrifices, His grace transforms us, turning our daily service into a sweet song of praise.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Romans 12:1: “Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.”
- 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
- Colossians 3:23: “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,”