The King of Glory ‎#42

42. Following the Nazarene

1 I have heard a voice that called me from this world to turn aside,
I will follow I will follow,
One who promises to be my soul’s Defender, Friend or Guide,
I will follow Jesus all the way.

Refrain:
By the waters still, ‘mid the pastures green,
Or the valley of the shadow chill and gray;
Wheresoever He may lead me,
Christ the lowly Nazarene,
I will follow, follow all the way.

2 He who trod ‘mid pain and sorrow up Judea’s rugged hill,
I will follow I will follow,
With my hand in His forever I shall fear or know no ill,
I will follow Jesus all the way. [Refrain]

3 Glory crowns the way I’m taking as I in His footprints go,
I will follow I will follow,
And my heart sings “hallelujah!” tho’ the furnace fiercely glow,
I will follow Jesus all the way. [Refrain]

4 Unto all His will submissive till my life’s work here is done,
I will follow I will follow,
In the way so straight and narrow, till a crown at last I’ve won,
I will follow Jesus all the way. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I have heard a voice that called me
• Title: Following the Nazarene
• Author: Mrs. C.H. M.
• Refrain First Line: By the waters still, mid the pastures green
• Publication Date: 1918

Tune Information

• Name: [I have heard a voice that called me]
• Composer: Mrs. C. H. Morris