Text: | "Come, Follow Me," Said Christ, the Lord |
Author: | Johann Scheffler, 1624-77 |
Translator: | Charles W. Schaeffer, 1813-96 |
Tune: | MACHS MIT MIR, GOTT |
Composer: | Bartholomäus Gesius, c. 1555-1613 |
1 "Come, follow me," said Christ, the Lord,
"All in my way abiding;
Your selfishness throw overboard,
Obey my call and guiding.
Oh, bear your crosses, and confide
In my example as your guide.
2 "I am the light; I light the way,
A godly life displaying;
I help you walk as in the day;
I keep your feet from straying.
I am the way, and well I show
How you should journey here below.
3 "My heart is rich in lowliness;
My soul with love is glowing;
My lips the words of grace express,
Their tones all gently flowing.
My heart, my mind, my strength, my all
To God I yield; on him I call.
4 "I teach you how to shun and flee
What harms our soul's salvation;
Your heart from ev'ry guile to free,
From sin and its temptation.
I am the refuge of the soul
And lead you to your heavenly goal."
5 Then let us follow Christ, our Lord,
And take the cross appointed
And, firmly clinging to his word,
In suffering be undaunted.
For those who bear the battle's strain
The crown of heavenly life obtain.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | "Come, follow me," said Christ, the Lord |
Title: | "Come, Follow Me," Said Christ, the Lord |
Author: | Johann Scheffler, 1624-77 |
Translator: | Charles W. Schaeffer, 1813-96 (alt.) |
Meter: | 87 87 88 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1982 |
Topic: | Confirmation; Love and Obedience |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | MACHS MIT MIR, GOTT |
Composer: | Bartholomäus Gesius, c. 1555-1613 (adapt.) |
Meter: | 87 87 88 |
Key: | D Major |
Copyright: | Arrangement: Copyright 1982 Concordia Publishing House. |