Scripture Verse

…the author and finisher of our faith. Hebrews 12:2

Introduction

Words: F. J. W., in Gar­lands of Praise, ed­it­ed by Asa Hull (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: Asa Hull, 1876), page 19.

Music: Will­iam O. Per­kins (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know F. J. W.’s full name, or where to get a good pho­to of him or Per­kins (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Look ev­er to Jesus,
Trust well in His love;
Tread man­ful­ly on­ward,
Toward Heav’n above.
Jesus is your Sav­ior,
Your shep­herd and guide;
He’ll car­ry you safely—
Keep close by His side.

Refrain

Ask His bless­ing to guide you,
His love will pro­vide you;
Naught of grace is de­nied you,
Look to Jesus for aid.

Look ev­er to Je­sus,
When temp­ta­tions rise;
In times of des­pond­ing
He hears all your cries.
He’s watch­ing you ev­er,
He beck­ons to you;
Still fol­low His foot­steps,
He’ll guide safe­ly through.

Refrain

Look ev­er to Je­sus,
Our dear, bless­èd Lord;
Remember the pro­mise
Set forth in His word.
He’ll ne­ver re­ject you,
When tru­ly you come;
In death He will save you,
He’ll car­ry you home.

Refrain