A Flag to Follow

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I sought a flag to follow

Author: John W. Peterson (1959)
Tune: [I sought a flag to follow]
CCLI Number: 2210
Published in 8 hymnals

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1 I sought a flag to follow
A cause for which to stand,
I sought a valiant leader
Who could my love command;
I sought a stirring challenge,
Some noble work to try,
To give my life fulfillment,
My dreams to satisfy.

Refrain:
I found them all in Jesus,
The Life, the Truth, the Way;
Beneath His flag I’ll take my stand
And follow Him today.

2 I sought a ringing answer
For all my doubts inside
A torch of truth uplifted
My searching steps to guide;
I sought a word of wisdom,
A true authority.
I sought to know life’s purpose,
To solve its mystery. [Refrain]

3 I sought for satisfaction
For yearning deep within,
I sought for full deliv’rance
From chains of guilt and sin;
I sought for peace and pardon,
For freedom from my fears,
I sought a hope to cling to
Beyond these passing years. [Refrain]

Source: Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #442

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First Line:	I sought a flag to follow
Title:	A Flag to Follow
Author:	John W. Peterson (1959)
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	I found it all in Jesus
Copyright:	© 1959, renewed 1987, John W. Peterson Music Co.; You may download one copy of this song for your own personal use. To make copies or to perform the work you must get permission from John W. Peterson Music Co. or through your license with Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI).