The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#983

983. The Service of Jesus True Pleasure Affords

Text Information

• First Line: The service of Jesus true pleasure affords
• Title: The Service of Jesus True Pleasure Affords
• Author: Frank C. Huston
• Refrain First Line: It pays to serve Jesus, it pays ev'ry day
• Meter: 11.10.11.8. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Colossians 3:4
  ;
  1 Timothy 4:8
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Services, Occasions: Tributes
• Copyright: © 1937, Renewal, Standard Publishing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Used by permission.
• Notes: When Christ … shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory. Col. 3:4. Godliness … having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. I Tim. 4:8.

Tune Information

• Name: IT PAYS TO SERVE JESUS
• Composer: Frank C. Huston
• Arranger (harmony): John J. Overholt (c. 1968)
• Meter: 11.10.11.8. with Ref.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1937, Renewal, Standard Publishing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Used by permission. Harmony arranged by permission.
• Notes: M.M. 88