When I came to Jesus, then my heart was sad ; But when He received me, then He made me glad. Freely He forgave me, met my spirit's need ; Then He bade me follow whither He would lead.
I will follow Jesus, follow all the day ; Walking in His footsteps closely all the way.
2. Oft in hours of trial I have gone astray, Into worldly bypaths from the narrow way ; But my Saviour sought me, brought me to His side ; Then again I followed Christ, the Crucified.
3. But I would not wander, gracious Lord, from Thee; I would follow wholly, with true loyalty: Every sin forsaking from my inmost soul ; Every thought surrendered to Thy grand control.
4. Teach me by Thy Spirit, and Thy Holy Word, How I best may suffer, and obey Thee, Lord ; And however painful to obey may be, Love can make it gladsome, aye to follow Thee.