FOLLOW ME

 

1. I traveled down a lonely road and no one seemed to care,

The burden on my weary back had bowed me to despair;

I often complain to Jesus how folks were treating me,

And then I heard Him say so tenderly:

"My feet were also weary upon the Calv'ry road,

The cross became so heavy, I fell beneath the load;

Be faithful, weary pilgrim, the morning I can see-

Just lift your cross and follow close to me."

 

2. "I work so hard for Jesus'' - I often boast and say -

"I've sacrificed a lot of things to walk the narrow way,

I gave up fame and fortune - I'm worth a lot to Thee!"

And then I hear Him gently say to me:

"I left the throne of glory, and counted it but loss;

My hands were nailed in anger upon a cruel cross;

But now we'll make the journey with your hand safe in mine -

So lift your cross and follow close to me."

 

3. O Jesus, if I die upon a foreign field some day,

'Twould be no more than love demands - no less could I repay;

"No greater love hath mortal man than for a friend to die" -

These are the words He gently spoke to me:

"If just a cup of water I place within your hand,

Then just a cup of water is all that I demand;"

But if by death to living, they can Thy glory see,

I'll take my cross and follow close to Thee.

 

 

 


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