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I'll Follow Jesus

William J. Henry • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 8:19

Verse 1

I’ll follow Jesus here, I’ll never, never fear, Tho’ Satan’s tempting pow’rs assail; And tho’ I’m tempted sore, I’ll trust Him evermore, For thro’ His grace I shall prevail.

Chorus

I’ll follow, I’ll follow, I’ll follow Jesus all the way; I’ll follow, I’ll follow, To the home of everlasting day.

Verse 2

I’ll follow by His side, whatever may betide, Tho’ perils thickly throng the way; Tho’ billows deep may roll, there’s naught can harm my soul, For He is with me night and day.

Chorus

I’ll follow, I’ll follow, I’ll follow Jesus all the way; I’ll follow, I’ll follow, To the home of everlasting day.

Verse 3

I’ll follow all the way, I’ll never, never stray, This world no more can win my love; I’ve left it all behind, more lasting joys to find, My treasures all are stored above.

Chorus

I’ll follow, I’ll follow, I’ll follow Jesus all the way; I’ll follow, I’ll follow, To the home of everlasting day.

Verse 4

I’ll follow, follow on until the crown is won, And heaven’s gates unfold to me; Then with my harp in hand I’ll join that happy band, And praise Him thro’ eternity.

Chorus

I’ll follow, I’ll follow, I’ll follow Jesus all the way; I’ll follow, I’ll follow, To the home of everlasting day.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 8:19

Reference 2

  • luke 9:57