The Old Story in Song Number Two ‎#34

34. A Song in the Soul

1 If we follow Jesus closely, we shall always have a friend
To comfort us when waves of trouble roll;
He will never disappoint us; on his love we may depend;
And there’ll always be a song within the soul.

Refrain:
Yes, a song,
“O happy day, when Jesus washed my sins away;”
And no matter what betide us, if the loving Saviour guide us
we will always have this song within the soul.

2 If we follow Jesus closely, we shall conquer every foe;
His love will ever keep us free and whole;
Tho’ at times the way be dreary, bravely forward we shall go,
For there’ll always be a song within the soul. [Refrain]

3 If we follow Jesus closely every day, we shall not fail
To reach at last the brightly glowing goal;
Death for us will have no terror; we shall journey thro’ the vale
With a thrilling song of gladness in the soul. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: If we follow Jesus closely, we shall always have a friend
• Title: A Song in the Soul
• Author: James Rowe
• Refrain First Line: Yes, a song
• Publication Date: 1908

Tune Information

• Name: [If we follow Jesus closely, we shall always have a friend]
• Composer: H. L. Gilmour