Celebrating Grace Hymnal ‎#496

496. Footsteps of Jesus

1 Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling,
"Come, follow Me!"
And we see where Thy footprints falling,
lead us to Thee.

Refrain:
Footprints of Jesus that make the pathway glow;
we will follow the steps of Jesus where’er they go.

2 Though they lead o’er the cold dark mountains,
seeking His sheep,
or along by Siloam’s fountains,
helping the weak. [Refrain]

3 If they lead through the temple holy,
preaching the Word,
or in homes of the poor and lowly,
serving the Lord. [Refrain]

4 Then at last, when on high He sees us,
our journey done,
we will rest where the steps of Jesus
end at His throne. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling
• Title: Footsteps of Jesus
• Author: Mary B. C. Slade (1871)
• Refrain First Line: Footprints of Jesus that make the pathway glow
• Meter: 9.4.9.4 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: The Church at Worship: Commitment; Commitment; Discipleship

Tune Information

• Name: FOOTSTEPS
• Composer: Asa B. Everett (1871)
• Meter: 9.4.9.4 with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major