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Following Jesus

Barney Elliott Warren • English

Primary Scripture: John 8:12

Verse 1

Following Jesus, following Jesus, Gently He leads me in the heavenly way; Watching and praying, trusting, obeying, He will restrain me from going astray.

Chorus

Following Jesus, following Jesus, Following Jesus by day and by night; Watching and praying, trusting, obeying, He is my helper in doing the right.

Verse 2

Following Jesus, following Jesus, He who has suffered to redeem me from sin; Oh, what a blessing, while I’m confessing, He in His fullness is reigning within.

Chorus

Following Jesus, following Jesus, Following Jesus by day and by night; Watching and praying, trusting, obeying, He is my helper in doing the right.

Verse 3

Following Jesus, following Jesus, I am delighted with His wonderful love; While I’m confiding, in Him I’m hiding, Soon I shall meet Him in heaven above.

Chorus

Following Jesus, following Jesus, Following Jesus by day and by night; Watching and praying, trusting, obeying, He is my helper in doing the right.

Verse 4

Following Jesus, following Jesus, This is my duty for His goodness to me; Joyful in glory, telling the story, How in His favor I’m happy and free.

Chorus

Following Jesus, following Jesus, Following Jesus by day and by night; Watching and praying, trusting, obeying, He is my helper in doing the right.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 8:12