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What Would Jesus Do?

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1 With Jesus as your Savior,
His life in constant view,
When some decision you should make,
Ask, "What would Jesus do?"

Refrain:
O "What would Jesus do?"
O "What would Jesus do?"
Just ask yourself the question,
O "What would Jesus do?"

2 Sometimes you'll meet misfortune,
The tempter will pursue;
'Tis duty whispers sweetly then,
O "What would Jesus do?" [Refrain]

3 In walking life's great pathway,
The wrong you would subdue,
Be sure to ask the question great,
O "What would Jesus do?" [Refrain]

4 Your Father calls for reapers,
The question now for you
Is not, how long will mercy wait,
But, "What would Jesus do?" [Refrain]

Source: Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #814

Author: A. O. Hunsaker

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Text Information

First Line: With Jesus as your Savior
Title: What Would Jesus Do?
Author: A. O. Hunsaker
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O, "What would Jesus do?"
Copyright: Public Domain

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