The Celebration Hymnal ‎#685

685. Footsteps of Jesus

1 Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling,
"Come, follow Me!"
And we see where Thy footprints falling,
Lead us to Thee.

Refrain:
Footprints of Jesus that make the pathway glow;
We will follow the steps of Jesus where’er they go.

2 Tho' they lead o’er the cold, dark mountains,
Seeking His sheep,
Or along by Siloam’s fountains,
Helping the weak. [Refrain]

3 If they lead thro' the temple holy,
Preaching the Word,
Or in homes of the poor and lowly,
Serving the Lord. [Refrain]

4 Then, at last, when on high He sees us,
Our journey done,
We will rest where the steps of Jesus
End at His throne. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling
• Title: Footsteps of Jesus
• Author: Mary B. C. Slade
• Refrain First Line: Footprints of Jesus that make the pathway glow
• Meter: 9.4.9.4. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Topic: Walking with God: Guidance and Care; Aspiration and Consecration; Christ: Example

Tune Information

• Name: FOOTSTEPS
• Composer: Asa B. Everett
• Meter: 9.4.9.4. with Refrain
• Key: E♭ Major