To the ranks of God I do now belong,
Therefore, when I’m tempted to do a wrong,
I will look to Christ who can make me strong,
And answer with the best that’s in me.

Refrain:
I will answer with the best that’s in me;
For my Captain I can much endure;
I will answer with the best that’s in me,
I’ll be loyal, manly, brave and pure.

Tho’ the current’s swift, and tho’ frail my bark,
And the light from heaven seems but a spark;
Tho’ the task is hard and the way is dark,
I’ll answer with the best that’s in me. [Refrain]

When the battle rages, and fierce the fight,
and the Captain calls me to stand for right,
I will not grow faint, but with all my might
I’ll answer to the best that’s in me. [Refrain]