Hymns, #586

Experience of Christ - Following Him

Eng/Kor:586  Chin:427  Span:-  Rus:-  Tag:586  Fra:-  Por:-

Lyrics:E. W. Blandly
Music:J. S. Norris
Meter:8.8.8.9.D.

This hymn has a unique tune.

 
 1 

I can hear my Savior calling,

In the tend'rest accents calling;

On my ear these words are falling,

"Take thy cross, and daily follow me."

 

I will take my cross and follow,

My dear Savior I will follow,

Where He leads me I will follow,

I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.

 
 2 

Though the way be dark and dreary,

Though my feet be worn and weary,

Yet my heart keeps bright and cheery

As I follow, follow all the way.

 

I will take my cross and follow,

My dear Savior I will follow,

Where He leads me I will follow,

I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.

 
 3 

Savior, ever go before me,

Shining heaven's sunlight o'er me,

And when weak, by grace restore me

As I follow, follow all the way.

 

I will take my cross and follow,

My dear Savior I will follow,

Where He leads me I will follow,

I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.

 
 4 

Through the valley safely lead me,

Heav'nly manna daily feed me;

Every hour, dear Lord, I need Thee

As I follow, follow all the way.

 

I will take my cross and follow,

My dear Savior I will follow,

Where He leads me I will follow,

I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.

 
 5 

In Thy heart's affection hold me,

In Thy arms of love enfold me,

And with Thine own grace uphold me,

As I follow, follow all the way.

 

I will take my cross and follow,

My dear Savior I will follow,

Where He leads me I will follow,

I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.

 
 6 

I would never leave Thee, never;

Faithful I would be forever;

Nothing from Thy love can sever

As I follow, follow all the way.

 

I will take my cross and follow,

My dear Savior I will follow,

Where He leads me I will follow,

I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.

 
Hymn #586