Our Example

Verse 1

Jesus left a home of dazzling splendor, For this sinful world with sorrow dim; Humbly filling the place of a servant, And He calls us all to follow Him.

Chorus

Jesus, we will follow in Thy footprints, Share Thy suffering and shame and loss: For the glory that is set before us, We will triumph in the Savior’s cross.

Verse 2

Jesus lived a life of self-denial, With His visage marred by grief and woe; But now sits in the throne with the Father, And example leaves us here below.

Verse 3

If like Paul, we’re cast into the prison, Or through burning, fiery flames should go, Can we glory in such persecution— Bear the image of our Lord below?

Verse 4

Would we be disciples of the Master, And the splendor of His mansion share? We must gladly endure tribulation, Then a crown in heaven we shall wear.