Footsteps of Jesus
M. B. C. Slade (1871) • English
Primary Scripture: Matthew 8:19
Verse 1
Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling, "Come, follow Me!" And we see where Thy footprints falling, lead us to Thee.
Chorus
Footprints of Jesus that make the pathway glow; we will follow the steps of Jesus where’er they go.
Verse 2
Though they lead o’er the cold dark mountains, seeking His sheep, or along by Siloam’s fountains, helping the weak.
Chorus
Footprints of Jesus that make the pathway glow; we will follow the steps of Jesus where’er they go.
Verse 3
If they lead through the temple holy, preaching the Word, or in homes of the poor and lowly, serving the Lord.
Chorus
Footprints of Jesus that make the pathway glow; we will follow the steps of Jesus where’er they go.
Verse 4
Then at last, when on high He sees us, our journey done, we will rest where the steps of Jesus end at His throne.
Chorus
Footprints of Jesus that make the pathway glow; we will follow the steps of Jesus where’er they go.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- matthew 8:19
Reference 2
- matthew 9:9
Reference 3
- matthew 14:13
Reference 4
- matthew 19:21
Reference 5
- luke 5:11
Reference 6
- luke 9:57
Reference 7
- 1-peter 2:21