Hymnal Number
440Resource Type:
Keys included:
C
About this Hymn
Sometimes believers will serve God with great zeal and excitement, but occasionally we may be tempted to question the purpose of our work for the Lord. This hymn by CityAlight helps us learn that the value of Christian service is not assessed by our own personal satisfaction or happiness. Instead the value is derived from the privilege of doing what God asks, and so fulfilling his great eternal purposes. This gives us great clarity in following Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 15:58: "Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."
Lyrics
Verse 1
My work in Christ is not in vain, my labor will not fail. For when I toil in Jesus' name, his purpose will prevail.
Chorus
So may all I do, be it great or small, bring glory to your name; in your grace alone, I will carry on: your promise to me remains. My labor is not in vain.
Verse 2
The tasks that you have set for me I may not understand. Yet I will follow where you lead, I trust your sov'reign hand.
Verse 3
Go forth, you said, take up your cross and set the captive free. So give me feet to seek the lost just as you searched for me.
Verse 4
Take heart, my soul, and persevere just as your Savior did. For soon you will be home at rest, your work complete in him.
My work in Christ is not in vain, my labor will not fail. For when I toil in Jesus' name, his purpose will prevail.
Chorus
So may all I do, be it great or small, bring glory to your name; in your grace alone, I will carry on: your promise to me remains. My labor is not in vain.
Verse 2
The tasks that you have set for me I may not understand. Yet I will follow where you lead, I trust your sov'reign hand.
Verse 3
Go forth, you said, take up your cross and set the captive free. So give me feet to seek the lost just as you searched for me.
Verse 4
Take heart, my soul, and persevere just as your Savior did. For soon you will be home at rest, your work complete in him.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Michael Farren, Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, Tiarne Tranter © 2025 Amerisoul Music Publishing / CityAlight Music / Getty Music Publishing / Mike Curb Music (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com, Curb Word Music Publishing / www.curbwordmusicpublishing.com, Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com)