A New Collection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, from various authors—some entirely new (3rd Windsor Ed.) ‎#XVII

XVII. Christ's Example

1 Humble souls, who seek salvation,
Through the Lamb's redeeming blood,
Hear the voice of revelation,
Tread the path that Jesus trod.

2 Flee to him your only Saviour,
In his mighty name confide;
In the whole of your behaviour,
Own him as your sov'reign guide.

3 Hear the blest Redeemer call you;
Listen to his gracious voice;
Dread no ills that can befal you,
While you make his ways your choice.

4 Jesus saith, let each believer
Be baptised in my name—
Christ himself, in Jordan's river,
Was immers'd beneath the stream.

5 Plainly here his footsteps tracing,
Follow him without delay;
Gladly his commands embracing—
Lo! your Captain leads the way.

6 View the rites with understanding;
Jesus' grave before you lies;
Be inter'd at his commanding—
After his example rise.

Text Information

• First Line: Humble souls, who seek salvation
• Title: Christ's Example
• Author: John Fawcett
• Meter: Particular Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793

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