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Living for Jesus

Thomas O. Chisholm (1917) • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Verse 1

Living for Jesus, a life that is true, Striving to please Him in all that I do; Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free, This is the pathway of blessing for me.

Chorus

O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to Thee, For Thou, in Thy atonement, didst give Thyself for me; I own no other Master, my heart shall be Thy throne; My life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ, for Thee alone.

Verse 2

Living for Jesus Who died in my place, Bearing on Calv’ry my sin and disgrace; Such love constrains me to answer His call, Follow His leading and give Him my all.

Verse 3

Living for Jesus, wherever I am, Doing each duty in His holy Name; Willing to suffer affliction and loss, Deeming each trial a part of my cross.

Verse 4

Living for Jesus through earth’s little while, My dearest treasure, the light of His smile; Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem, Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • isaiah 53:5

Reference 2

  • matthew 9:9

Reference 3

  • matthew 11:28

Reference 4

  • matthew 16:24

Reference 5

  • acts 17:28

Reference 6

  • 2-corinthians 3:17

Reference 7

  • 2-corinthians 5:14

Reference 8

  • colossians 1:10

Reference 9

  • colossians 3:17

Reference 10

  • titus 2:12-14
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