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Follow Me

Author: Ada Blenkhorn Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: 'Tis the Savior speaks unto you today Refrain First Line: O hear the voice of Jesus calling now Lyrics: 1 ‘Tis the Savior speaks unto you today, “Child of mine, follow me;” Listen to His voice and without delay, Answer, I will follow Thee. Refrain: O hear the voice of Jesus calling now, “Follow me, follow me,” And ready be to answer to His call, My Savior I will follow Thee. 2 Where the Savior leads you may safely go, All your steps He will guide, And the path of life He will plainly show, Walking ever by your side. [Refrain] 3 If your heart is sad and the way seems drear, Ever keep Christ in sight; With His word of love He your soul will cheer, He will make your pathway bright. [Refrain] 4 He will always guard you with tender care, Till you reach yonder shore; Robes of spotless whiteness you then shall wear, Praising Him forevermore. [Refrain] Topics: Hope Scripture: Luke 9:57 Used With Tune: ['Tis the Savior speaks unto you today]

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['Tis the Savior speaks unto you today]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: E. E. Meyer Incipit: 55555 34655 17721 Used With Text: Follow Me

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Follow Me

Author: Ada Blenkhorn Hymnal: Gospel Herald in Song #21 (1899) First Line: 'Tis the Savior speaks unto you today Refrain First Line: O hear the voice of Jesus calling now Lyrics: 1 ‘Tis the Savior speaks unto you today, “Child of mine, follow me;” Listen to His voice and without delay, Answer, I will follow Thee. Refrain: O hear the voice of Jesus calling now, “Follow me, follow me,” And ready be to answer to His call, My Savior I will follow Thee. 2 Where the Savior leads you may safely go, All your steps He will guide, And the path of life He will plainly show, Walking ever by your side. [Refrain] 3 If your heart is sad and the way seems drear, Ever keep Christ in sight; With His word of love He your soul will cheer, He will make your pathway bright. [Refrain] 4 He will always guard you with tender care, Till you reach yonder shore; Robes of spotless whiteness you then shall wear, Praising Him forevermore. [Refrain] Topics: Hope Scripture: Luke 9:57 Languages: English Tune Title: ['Tis the Savior speaks unto you today]
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Follow Me

Author: Ada Blenkhorn Hymnal: Sunshine No. 2 #21 (1904) First Line: 'Tis the Savior speaks unto you today Refrain First Line: O hear the voice of Jesus calling now Scripture: Luke 9:57 Languages: English Tune Title: ['Tis the Savior speaks unto you today]

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Ada Blenkhorn

1858 - 1927 Author of "Follow Me" Ada Jane Blenkhorn Canada 1858-1927 Born in Cobourg, Ontario, the 10th of 11 children, she emigrated with her family to the U.S. In 1884 and settled in Cleveland, OH.. She was raised a Methodist, and began writing hymn lyrics at age 34. A prolific writer of hymn lyrics, she was about to give it up when a friend encouraged her to continue, telling her some soul might be saved by a hymn she would write. She worked for many years as secretary to her brother, Henry's, real estate company. After his death in 1923, she became president of the company. She never married. John Perry

Emma E. Meyer

Person Name: E. E. Meyer Composer of "['Tis the Savior speaks unto you today]" in Sunshine No. 2
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