57. More Like Jesus

1 Steps are before me, dear Saviour,
Marking the path thou hast trod;
So would my feet be progressing
Upward and onward to God.

Chorus:
More of thy likeness, dear Saviour,
Less of myself I would see;
Born in thine image, and growing
More and more like unto thee.

2 Daily thy work was appointed,
Wrought by no hand but thine own;
So in my field I would labor,
Tho’ it be small and unknown. [Chorus]

3 Burdens were laid on thy shoulders,
Meekly thou suffered the cross;
So would I take up my trials,
Counting them gain and not loss. [Chorus]

4 Not for thyself, but for others,
Living and dying for love;
So would I daily be spending,
Till I shall meet thee above. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Steps are before me, dear Saviour
Title: More Like Jesus
Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth
Refrain First Line: More of thy likeness, dear Saviour
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Scripture:
Copyright: Copyright, 1889, by Wm. J. Kirkpatrick.
Tune Information
Name: [Steps are before me, dear Saviour]
Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
Key: G Major or modal



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