DO THE NEXT THING - Intellectual

[Verse 1: Sam Bowman]

From an old English parsonage down by the sea

There came in the twilight a message to me

Its time-honored legend, deeply engraven

Carried, it seems to me, teaching from heaven

And on through the doorway the quiet words ring

Like a low inspiration: "do the next thing"

Many a questioning, many a fear

Many a doubt find their quieting here

Moment by moment, let down from the heavens

Time, opportunity, and guidance are given

Fear not tomorrows, child of the King

Trust them with Jesus; do the next thing

[Verse 3: Sam Bowman & Christian Singleton, Christian Singleton]

So do it immediately, do it with prayer

Do it reliantly, casting all care (Casting all care)

Do it with reverence, tracing His hand

Who placed it before you with earnest command

Stayed on omnipotence, safe 'neath His wing

Leave all resulting—do the next thing

[Verse 4: Sam Bowman, Sam Bowman & Christian Singleton]

Looking to Jesus, ever serene

Working or suffering, hold your belief

In His dear presence, the rest of His calm

The light of His countenance will be your psalm

Strong in His faithfulness, worship and sing

Then, as He beckons you, do the next thing

So lay down the planets

And pick up your cross

And do the next thing