The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#388

388. I Would Be Like Jesus

1 Earthly pleasures vainly call me -
I would be like Jesus;
Nothing worldly shall enthrall me -
I would be like Jesus:

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

2 He has broken ev'ry fetter -
I would be like Jesus;
That my soul may serve Him better -
I would be like Jesus: [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

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: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Earthly pleasures vainly call me
• Title: I Would Be Like Jesus
• Author: James Rowe
• Refrain First Line: Be like Jesus--this my song
• Meter: C.M. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Aspiration; Christ: Example; Family and Home
• Notes: Optional musical transition to "I Would Be Like Jesus"

Tune Information

• Name: SPRING HILL
• Composer: Bentley D. Ackley
• Meter: C.M. with Refrain
• Key: G Major