Work to the glory of God

Inspired by the stories of (a) Johannes Gutenberg, who received no profit from his invention of the moving type that resulted in the world’s first printed book- the Bible (http://www.gutenberg-bible.com/history.html, https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/what-tyndale-owed-gutenberg) and, (b) William Tyndale, who was killed for his English translations and printing of Biblical texts using Gutenberg’s press (https://www.vision.org/biography-william-tyndale-bible-people-453, http://www.tyndale.org/tyndale.htm)

Let your light shine in the darkness 1
Do your work to the glory of God 2
Though the darkness comprehends it not 3
Do your work to the glory of God 
Do your work to the glory of God

When thieves steal all your rightful pay
Do your work to the Glory of God
When all seems lost just sing and pray
"I'll do my work to the Glory of God,
For I believe in the Power of God." 4

Let your light shine in the darkness 1
Do your work to the glory of God 2
Though the darkness comprehends it not 3
Do your work to the glory of God

Don't think that Jesus doesn't see 5
How you work to the Glory of God
He will help us love our enemies 6
As we work to the Glory of God
As we live to the Glory of God

Let your light shine in the darkness 1
Do your work to the glory of God 2
Though the darkness comprehends it not 3
Do your work to the glory of God

Clean your hearts from any bitterness  7
All to the Glory of God
Avenge not- give it all to Him 8
All will work to the Glory of God 9
And all will work for the Glory of God

Let your light shine in the darkness 1
Do your work to the glory of God 2
Though the darkness comprehends it not 3
Do your work to the glory of God

So here we stand and sing to Christ today
Help us work to the Glory of God
Even when the days get long and dark grey 10
Lord help us work to the Glory of God
Care for us to the Glory of God 

References (KJV)

  1. Matthew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
  2. 1 Corinthians 10:31: “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
  3. John 1:5: And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
  4. Psalm 33:6: By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
  5. Proverbs 15:3: The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
  6. Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
  7. Hebrews 12:15: Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
  8. Romans 12:17-21:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
  9. Romans 8:28: “28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
  10. Philippians 2:15: “That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;”

2 Replies to “Work to the glory of God”

    1. Bruce that is an honor! Praise God for using the song to help you worship Him. As soon as I finish the piano accompaniment to the piece I will let you know 🙂

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