Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#220

220. Lord, I Would Follow Thee

1. Savior, may I learn to love thee,
Walk the path that thou hast shown,
Pause to help and lift another,
Finding strength beyond my own.
Savior, may I learn to love thee—
Lord, I would follow thee.

2. Who am I to judge another
When I walk imperfectly?
In the quiet heart is hidden
Sorrow that the eye can’t see.
Who am I to judge another?
Lord, I would follow thee.

3. I would be my brother’s keeper;
I would learn the healer’s art.
To the wounded and the weary
I would show a gentle heart.
I would be my brother’s keeper—
Lord, I would follow thee.

4. Savior, may I love my brother
As I know thou lovest me,
Find in thee my strength, my beacon,
For thy servant I would be.
Savior, may I love my brother—
Lord, I would follow thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Savior, may I learn to love thee
• Title: Lord, I Would Follow Thee
• Author: Susan Evans McCloud
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  John 13:34-35
  ;
  1 John 3:16-19
  ;
  1 John 4:21
• Topic: Brotherhood; Forgiveness; Jesus Christ: Example; Jesus Christ: Savior; Judging; Love; Reactivation; Service; Special Topics; Spirituality; Worthiness

Tune Information

• Name: [Savior, may I learn to love thee]
• Composer: K. Newell Dayley
• Incipit: 55431 17655 43322
• Key: D Major