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More Like Jesus

J. M. Stillman • English

Primary Scripture: Hebrews 7:3

Verse 1

I want to be more like Jesus, And follow him day by day; I want to be true and faithful, And ev'ry command obey.

Chorus

More and more like Jesus, I would ever be; More and more like Jesus, My Saviour who died for me.

Verse 2

I want to be kind and gentle To those who are in distress; To comfort the broken hearted With sweet words of tenderness.

Chorus

More and more like Jesus, I would ever be; More and more like Jesus, My Saviour who died for me.

Verse 3

I want to be meek and lowly, Like Jesus, our Friend and King; I want to be strong and earnest, And souls to the Saviour bring.

Chorus

More and more like Jesus, I would ever be; More and more like Jesus, My Saviour who died for me.

Verse 4

I want to be pure and holy, As pure as the crystal snow; I want to love Jesus truly, For Jesus loves me, I know.

Chorus

More and more like Jesus, I would ever be; More and more like Jesus, My Saviour who died for me.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • hebrews 7:3

Reference 2

  • 2-peter 3:18