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I Would Be Like Jesus

James Rowe • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 25:21

Verse 1

Earthly pleasures vainly call me; I would be like Jesus; Nothing worldly shall enthrall me, I would be like Jesus.

Chorus

Be like Jesus - this my song, In the home and in the throng; Be like Jesus, all day long, I would be like Jesus.

Verse 2

He has broken every fetter, I would be like Jesus; That my soul may serve Him better, I would be like Jesus.

Chorus

Be like Jesus - this my song, In the home and in the throng; Be like Jesus, all day long, I would be like Jesus.

Verse 3

All the way from earth to glory, I would be like Jesus; Telling o’er and o’er the story, I would be like Jesus.

Chorus

Be like Jesus - this my song, In the home and in the throng; Be like Jesus, all day long, I would be like Jesus.

Verse 4

That in heaven He may meet me, I would be like Jesus; That His words “Well done” may greet me, I would be like Jesus.

Chorus

Be like Jesus - this my song, In the home and in the throng; Be like Jesus, all day long, I would be like Jesus.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 25:21

Reference 2

  • romans 8:29

Reference 3

  • 2-corinthians 3:18

Reference 4

  • 1-john 2:6