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Text:I Follow On
Author:C. S. Robinson
Tune:DOANE
Composer:F. E. Belden

662. I Follow On

1 Saviour! I follow on,
Guided by thee,
Seeing not yet the hand
That leadeth me;
Hushed be my heart, and still,
Fear I no further ill;
Only to meet thy will
My will shall be.

2 Riven the Rock for me,
Thirst to relieve,
Manna from heaven falls
Fresh ev'ry eve;
Never a want severe
Causeth mine eye a tear,
But thou dost whisper near,
"Only believe!"

3 Often to Marah's brink
Have I been bro't;
Shrinking the cup to drink,
Help I have sought;
And with the prayer's ascent,
Jesus the branch hath rent
Quickly relief hath sent,
Sweet'ning the draught.

4 Saviour! I long to walk
Closer with thee;
Led by thy guiding hand,
Ever to be
Constantly near thy side,
Quickened and purified,
Living for him who died
Freely for me.

Text Information
First Line: Saviour! I follow on
Title: I Follow On
Author: C. S. Robinson
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Living His Life: Following Jesus
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: DOANE
Composer: F. E. Belden
Meter: 6s & 4s.
Key: G Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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