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Follow Me

Like a chime of silver bells In the darkness ringing

Author: G. M. Bills
Tune: [Like a chime of silver bells]
Published in 22 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Like a chime of silver bells
In the darkness ringing,
Comes a voice that ever tells
Of the Shepherd’s care;
To the wand’rer from the fold,
Love is ever bringing,
Tidings from the gates of gold,
Of a welcome there.

Refrain:
"Follow Me," O hear the Shepherd saying,
Seek the door to pastures ever fair;
Heed, O heed thy Savior’s tender pleading;
Follow Him and find a welcome there.

2 Lost one, will you close your ears
To the magic story,
That can charm away your fears
When earth’s joys depart?
Shall the spell of evil hide
From your eyes the glory,
That forever will abide,
With the pure in heart? [Refrain]

3 Lo! the tempter doth deceive,
Luring you to sadness;
Then he mocks you while you grieve,
Pointing to despair;
From his fetters break away,
Seek the path of gladness;
Spurn the pleasures that decay,
Of their sting beware. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #10990

Author: G. M. Bills

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Text Information

First Line: Like a chime of silver bells In the darkness ringing
Title: Follow Me
Author: G. M. Bills
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Follow me, O hear the shepherd saying
Notes: Spanish translation: See "Cual nocturno y dulce son"
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #10990
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  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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The Cyber Hymnal #10990

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