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My Spirit is Free

I follow the footsteps of Jesus, my Lord

Author: William A. Spencer
Tune: [I follow the footsteps of Jesus, my Lord]
Published in 32 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 I follow the footsteps of Jesus, my Lord,
His Spirit doth lead me along;
I walk in the pathway made plain by his word,
And he fills all my soul with this song.

Refrain:
Glory to God, my spirit is free,
Glory to God, he purifies me;
I’m walking the thorn-path, but joyful I’ll be
While following Jesus, my Lord.

2 A leper he found me, polluted by sin,
From which he alone can set free;
He spake, in his mercy, “I will, be thou clean,”
And he instantly purified me. [Refrain]

3 A captive i woe to my prison of night,
The Master hath open’d the door;
Shout aloud of deliv’rance, ye angels of light,
Praise his name, O my soul, evermore. [Refrain]

4 Proclaim it, ‘tis done, full salvation is wrought
For sinners from sorrow and woe;
Sing aloud of his grace who my pardon has bought,
For his blood washes whiter than snow. [Refrain]

Source: Redemption Songs #157

Author: William A. Spencer

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Text Information

First Line: I follow the footsteps of Jesus, my Lord
Title: My Spirit is Free
Author: William A. Spencer
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Glory to God, my spirit is free
Publication Date: 1877
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 32 of 32)
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Bible Songs #104

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Cheerful Songs #239

Choicest Gems #d24

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Crowning Glory No. 2 #129

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Glad Hallelujahs #97

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Good Will #89

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Good Will #89

Heart and Voice #d65

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Heart and Voice #36

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Light and Life Songs No. 3 #26

Melodies of Salvation #d62

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Melodies of Salvation #170

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Melodies of Salvation #170

New Spiritual Songs #43

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Prayer and Praise #164

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Quartette #258

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Radiant Songs #39

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Redemption Songs #157

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Revival Hymns #35

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Sacred Trio #157

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Salvation Echoes #50

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Songs of Joy and Gladness #33

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Songs of Joy and Gladness with Supplement #33

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Songs of Peace, Love and Joy #178

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Songs of Redemption #49

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Songs of the Peacemaker #103

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Spiritual Songs for Gospel Meetings and the Sunday School #43

The Crowning Glory Nos. 1 and 2 #d136

The Life Line #d42

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The Peacemaker #103

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The Sacred Trio #157

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Welcome Tidings #108

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