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The Faithful Few

In every church, in every clime,

When there’s some work to do,

It’s very likely to be done

By just the “Faithful Few.”

Many folks will help to sing,

And some are glad to talk;

But when it comes to doing things

A lot of them will balk.

“I can’t do this, I can’t do that;

Excuse me, please, this time—

I’d be glad to help you out,

But it’s not in my line.”

So when the brethren look about

For some who’ll help to “do,”

They nearly always have to go

And ask the “Faithful Few.”

They know full well they’re busy, too,

And always hard at work.

Yet they are sure they’ll not refuse

Not any duty shirk.

They never stop to make excuses

But always try to do

The very, very best they can

To smooth the way for you.

God bless, I pray, the “Faithful Few,”

And may their tribe increase.

They must be very precious to

The blessed Prince of Peace.

—The Teacher,

via Gospel Digest, November 1959