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Text:Living for Jesus
Author:Priscilla J. Owens
Tune:[Living for Jesus, living for Jesus]
Composer:Wm. J. Kirkpatrick

37. Living for Jesus

1 Living for Jesus, living for Jesus,
Tracing his steps by the way,
Following fully, serving him truly,
Nearer to heaven each day.
Jesus has freed me, Jesus shall lead me,
Gladly I follow his voice;
Living for Jesus, living for Jesus,
Glorious portion and choice!
Following fully, serving him truly,
Nearer to heaven each day.

2 Living for Jesus, living for Jesus,
All of my will to resign,
Rearing his banner, bearing his burden,
Only to follow be mine.
Happy and grateful, tender and faithful,
Ready to work or to wait;
Living for Jesus, living for Jesus,
Serving him early and late.
Rearing his banner, bearing his burden,
Only to follow be mine.

3 Living for Jesus, living for Jesus,
Led by his Spirit each day,
Kept by his power watchful each hour,
Prompt to observe and obey.
Love’s lowly mission, highest ambition,
Crowning each cross with delight;
Duty is gladness, shining thro’ sadness,
Faith will soon grow into sight.
Kept by his power watchful each hour,
Prompt to observe and obey.

Text Information
First Line: Living for Jesus, living for Jesus
Title: Living for Jesus
Author: Priscilla J. Owens
Language: English
Publication Date: 1885
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Living for Jesus, living for Jesus]
Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
Notes: Public Domain.



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