I'm going to lay down my life for the Lord

Representative Text

1 He died upon the tree,
Yes, He died for you and me;
I'm going tot lay down my life for the Lord.

Chorus:
For the Lord, for the Lord,
I'm going to lay down my life for the Lord.

2 He arose on the third day.
Now He is the living Way;
I'm going to lay down my life for the Lord. [Chorus]

3 In the garden He was found,
Joy and gladness there abound;
I'm going to lay down my life for the Lord. [Chorus]

4 He that seeks to save his life,
In th'attempt will die in strife;
I'm going to lay down my life for the Lord. [Chorus]

5 I shall be like Him, I'm His,
I shall see Him as He is;
I'm going to lay down my life for the Lord. [Chorus]

6 Come, poor sinner, now's the time,
Seek Him and you'll surely find
That you must lay down your life for the Lord. [Chorus]

Source: National Jubilee Melodies #149

Author: William Rosborough

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Text Information

First Line: He died upon the tree
Title: I'm going to lay down my life for the Lord
Author: William Rosborough
Language: English
Refrain First Line: For the Lord
Copyright: Public Domain

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Celestial Showers No. 1, a collection of gospel songs used in Rev. I. Toliver's Meetings #31

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National Jubilee Melodies #149

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