Hymns of Faith ‎#360

360. I Would Be Like Jesus

1 Earthly pleasures vainly call me;
I would be like Jesus;
Nothing worldly shall enthrall me,
I would be like Jesus.

Chorus:
Be like Jesus, this my song,
In the home and in the throng;
Be like Jesus, all day long!
I would be like Jesus.

2 He has broken every fetter,
I would be like Jesus;
That my soul may serve Him better,
I would be like Jesus. (Chorus)

3 All the way from earth to glory,
I would be like Jesus;
Telling o’er and o’er the story,
I would be like Jesus. (Chorus)

4 That in heaven He may meet me,
I would be like Jesus;
That His words “Well done” may greet me,
I would be like Jesus. (Chorus)

Text Information

• First Line: Earthly pleasures vainly call me
• Title: I Would Be Like Jesus
• Author: James Rowe
• Refrain First Line: Be like Jesus, this is my song
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1980
• Scripture:
  Matthew 25:21
  ;
  Romans 8:29
  ;
  2 Corinthians 3:18
• Topic: Christ: Example

Tune Information

• Name: [Earthly pleasures vainly call me]
• Composer: Bentley D. Ackley
• Key: G Major