Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#246

246. Come, follow me, the Saviour spake

1 COME, follow me, the Saviour spake,
All in my way abiding:
Deny yourselves, the world forsake,
Obey my call and guiding;
O bear the cross, whate'er betide,
Take my example for your guide.

2 I am the Light, I light the way,
A virtuous life displaying;
Who comes to me and follows, aye,
I lead from his dark straying.
I am the Way, and well I show
How men should sojourn here below.

3 My heart in lowliness abounds,
My soul with love is glowing,
And from my mouth are words and sounds
Of meekness over flowing.
My heart, my mind, my strength, my all
To God I yield, on Him I call.

4 I teach you to avoid and flee
What harms your soul's salvation,
Your heart to purify and free
From sin's abomination.
Your Rock and Fortress e'er am I,
And lead you to the life on high.

5 But if too hot you find the fray,
I, at your side, stand ready;
I fight myself, I lead the way,
At all times firm and steady.
A coward he who will not heed
When the chief Captain takes the lead.

6 Who seeks to find his soul's welfare
Without me, he shall lose it;
But who to lose it may appear,
In God shall introduce it.
Who bears no cross, nor follows hard
Deserves not me, nor my reward.

7 Then let us follow our dear Lord,
Bearing the cross appointed,
And bravely cleaving to His Word,
In suffering be undaunted.
Who has not stood the battle's strain
The crown of life shall ne'er obtain.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, follow me, the Saviour spake
• Meter: 8, 7, 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: The Christian Life: Following Christ
• Notes: C. W. Schaeffer, Tr. a.; German: Mir nach, spricht Christus, unser Held - J. Scheffler, 1658

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