Songs for Work and Worship ‎#189

189. Following

1 As God leads me will I go,
Nor choose my way,
Let him choose the joy or woe
Of ev’ry day;
They cannot hurt my soul,
Because in his control;
I leave to him the whole,—
His children may.

2 As God leads I am content;
He will take care!
All things by his will are sent
That I must bear.
To him I take my fear,
My wishes while I’m here,—
The way will all seem clear,
When I am there!

3 As God leads me, it is mine
To follow him;
Soon shall all with clearness shine
Which now seems dim.
Fulfilled be his decree!
What he shall choose for me,
That shall my portion be,
Up to the brim!

4 As God leads me, so my heart
In faith shall rest;
No grief nor fear my soul shall part
From Jesus’ breast.
In sweet relief I know
What way my life may go—
Since God permitteth so—
That must be best.

Text Information

• First Line: As God leads me will I go
• Title: Following
• Author: L. Gedicke
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900
• Topic: Faith; Life and Service

Tune Information

• Name: [As God leads me will I go]
• Composer: R. Frank Lehman