The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#717

717. Follow the Path of Jesus

1 Follow the path of Jesus,
Walk where His footsteps lead;
Keep in His beaming presence,
Ev'ry counsel heed;
Watch, while the hours are flying,
Ready some good to do;
Quick, while His voice is calling,
Yield obedience true!

2 Cling to the hand of Jesus,
All through the day and night;
Dark though the way and dreary,
He will guide you right.
Live for the good of others,
Helpless, oppressed and wrong;
Lift them from depths of sorrow,
In His strength be strong!

3 Take up the cross of Jesus,
Sharing the shame He bore;
Self and the world denying,
Love the Saviour more;
Tell all the world of Jesus,
Think of their gloom and loss,
Tell of His great salvation,
Glory in His cross.

Text Information

• First Line: Follow the path of Jesus
• Title: Follow the Path of Jesus
• Author: Christopher Ruby Blackall (1871, alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.7.5.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27:11
  ;
  1 Peter 2:21
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Closing Hymns and Encouragement
• Notes: Teach me Thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path. Ps. 27:11. Follow His steps. I Pet. 2:21.

Tune Information

• Name: BOUND BROOK
• Meter: 7.6.7.5.D.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Hymns and Tunes, 1890, From
• Notes: M.M. 80