Author: Josiah Conder Hymnal: Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church #55 (1917) Lyrics: 1 How shall I follow Him I serve?
How shall I copy Him I love?
Nor from those blessèd footsteps swerve,
Which lead me to His seat above?
2 Lord, should my path through suffering lie,
Forbid it I should e'er repine;
Still let me turn to Calvary,
Nor heed my griefs, remembering Thine.
3 O let me think how Thou didst leave
Untasted every pure delight,
To fast, to faint, to watch, to grieve,
The toilsome day, the homeless night:--
4 To faint, to grieve, to die for me!
Thou camest not Thyself to please;
And, dear as earthly comforts be,
Shall I not love Thee more than these?
Amen. Topics: The Church Year Septuagesima to Lent Languages: English Tune Title: SAXBY
How shall I follow Him I serve?