Songs: an eclectic lyric collection of more than 800 songs for most situations 13b. We are climbing Jacob's ladder

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13a

Songs‎#13b

13c

Text:

Jacob's Ladder

13b. Jacob's Ladder

Full Text

1 We are climbing Jacob's ladder,
We are climbing Jacob's ladder,
We are climbing Jacob's ladder,
Soldiers of the cross.

2 Ev'ry rung goes higher, higher,
Ev'ry rung goes higher, higher,
Ev'ry rung goes higher, higher,
Soldiers of the cross.

3 Seeker, do you love my Jesus?
Seeker, do you love my Jesus?
Seeker, do you love my Jesus?
Soldiers of the cross.

4 If you love him, why not serve Him?
If you love him, why not serve Him?
If you love him, why hot servie Him?
Soldiers of the cross.

5 Knowin' that our Father loves me,
Knowin' that our Father loves me,
Knowin' that our Father loves me,
Soldiers of the cross.

6 Seekin', Knowin', Lovin', Servin',
Seekin', Knowin', Lovin', Servin',
Seekin', Knowin', Lovin', Servin',
Soldiers of the cross.

Text Information
First Line:	We are climbing Jacob's ladder
Title:	Jacob's Ladder
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1988
Topic:	Children Of All Ages; Rhythm and Blues/Spirituals Old and Modern