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Text:Cling to Jesus
Author:A. D. Fillmore
Tune:CLING TO JESUS
Composer:A. D. Fillmore

32. Cling to Jesus

1 I will ever cling to Jesus,
Gracious teacher, all divine!
May his word of truth be treasured,
Richly in this heart of mine;
In his works of love and mercy,
In compassion shown for me,
May I find the true example,
What a Christian ought to be.

2 I will ever cling to Jesus,
He shall be my prop and stay.
Though in perils and temptations,
He will guide me on my way.
Though the storm-cloud gather darkly,
Though the lamp of life grow dim,
Yet, amid the gloom of dying,
I will ever cling to him.

3 I will ever cling to Jesus,
Prophet, Priest, and mighty King;
By his wondrous condescension,
Be my heart inspired to sing.
I will ever cling to Jesus,
Hastening on my pilgrim way,
Till the dawning of the morning
Ushers in eternal day.

Text Information
First Line: I will ever cling to Jesus
Title: Cling to Jesus
Author: A. D. Fillmore
Language: English
Publication Date: 1867
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: CLING TO JESUS
Composer: A. D. Fillmore
Meter: 8s & 7s
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Public Domain.



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