Uplifting Songs ‎#16

16. Do the Best You Can

1 Never slight the task that’s given,
Even tho’ it may be small,
Time that’s spent is vain regretting
Slips away beyond recall;
And the task by God appointed,
Is the best for any man,
Then be faithful to your duty,
Always do the best you can!

Refrain:
Faithful to the task appointed,
For ‘tis part of God’s great plan,
Work wherever He has plac’d you,
Always do the best you can!

2 God has call’d each life to labor,
He has work for ev’ry one,
Take the duty which is nearest,
Toil and leave no task undone;
Do not long for something better,
You are part of His great plan,
He will bless the simplest service
If you do the best you can! [Refrain]

3 Some may climb the lofty mountain
While you trudge along the vale,
Some may walk a sunny pathway
While you face the fiercest gale;
Tho’ you follow in the background
When you long to lead the van,
You are just where God has plac’d you,
Always do the best you can! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Never slight the task that's given
• Title: Do the Best You Can
• Author: C. Louise Bell
• Refrain First Line: Faithful to the task appointed
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Inspirational

Tune Information

• Name: [Never slight the task that's given]
• Composer: C. Harold Lowden