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I Am Resolved

Palmer Hartsough • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 8:19

Verse 1

I am resolved no longer to linger, charmed by the world's delight; things that are higher, things that are nobler, these have allured my sight.

Chorus

I will hasten to Him, hasten so glad and free; Jesus, greatest, highest, I will come to Thee.

Verse 2

I am resolved to go to the Savior, leaving my sin and strife; He is the true one, He is the just one, He has the words of life.

Chorus

I will hasten to Him, hasten so glad and free; Jesus, greatest, highest, I will come to Thee.

Verse 3

I am resolved, and who will go with me? Come, friends, without delay; taught by the Bible, led by the Spirit, we'll walk the heavenly way.

Chorus

I will hasten to Him, hasten so glad and free; Jesus, greatest, highest, I will come to Thee.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 8:19

Reference 2

  • luke 9:57

Reference 3

  • luke 15:18

Reference 4

  • john 6:68

Reference 5

  • john 17:8

Reference 6

  • 1-corinthians 2:2

Reference 7

  • philippians 3:13

Reference 8

  • hebrews 10:20