Scripture Verse

Master, I will follow You wherever You go. Matthew 8:19

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: C. Aus­tin Miles, 1908 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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C. Austin Miles (1868–1946)

Lyrics

It may be in the valley,
Where countless dangers hide;
It may be in the sunshine
That I, in peace, abide;
But this one thing I know—
If it be dark or fair,
If Je­sus is with me,
I’ll go anywhere!

Refrain

If Je­sus goes with me,
I’ll go anywhere!
’Tis Hea­ven to me,
Where’er I may be,
If He is there!
I count it a privilege here,
His cross to bear,
If Je­sus goes with me,
I’ll go anywhere!

It may be I must carry
The blessèd Word of life
Across the burning deserts
To those in sinful strife;
And though it be my lot
To bear my colors there,
If Je­sus goes with me,
I’ll go anywhere!

Refrain

But if it be my portion
To bear my cross at home,
While others bear their burdens
Beyond the billow’s foam,
I’ll prove my faith in Him—
Confess His judgments fair,
If Je­sus stays with me,
I’ll stay anywhere!

Refrain

It is not mine to question
The judg­ment of my Lord,
It is but mine to follow
The leadings of His Word;
But if to go or stay,
Or whether here or there,
I’ll be, with my Sav­ior,
Content anywhere!

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