New Songs of the Gospel ‎#84

84. Rise and Follow Jesus

1 Rise and follow Jesus,
Meet him at the cross;
Where he died to save thee
From eternal loss;
There, thy sins confessing,
Find a full release;
Hear his voice of mercy,
Saying, “Go in peace.”

Refrain:
Rise and follow Jesus,
Hear the loving call;
Hasten now to answer,
Gladly leaving all;
Follow thro’ green pastures,
Or thro’ deserts dry,
To the happy mansions
Built beyond the sky.

2 Rise and follow Jesus,
In life’s daily care;
Take his yoke upon thee,
And his burden bear;
Looking for his footprints,
Stepping where he leads,
Strength is surely given,
Grace for all thy needs. [Refrain]

3 Rise and follow Jesus,
Going as he went,
To the poor and sinful,
On love’s mission bent;
Take his precious gospel
To the spirit-blind
Till they too, shall see him
And salvation find. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Rise and follow Jesus
• Title: Rise and Follow Jesus
• Author: E. E. Hewitt
• Refrain First Line: Rise and follow Jesus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900

Tune Information

• Name: [Rise and follow Jesus]
• Composer: J. Lincoln Hall