Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
Hebrews 12:2
Words: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1895. Published in Triumphant Songs No. 5, edited by Edwin Excell (Chicago, Illinois: E. O. Excell, 1896), number 6.
Music: Edwin O. Excell (🔊 pdf nwc).
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O pilgrim bound for the heav’nly land,
Never lose sight of Jesus;
He’ll lead you gently with loving hand,
Never lose sight of Jesus.
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Never lose sight of Jesus,
Never lose sight of Jesus;
Day and night He will lead you right,
Never lose sight of Jesus.
Whene’er you’re tempted to go astray,
Never lose sight of Jesus;
Press onward, upward the narrow way,
Never lose sight of Jesus.
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Tho’ dark the pathway may seem ahead,
Never lose sight of Jesus;
I will be with you
His word hath said,
Never lose sight of Jesus.
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When death is knocking outside the door,
Never lose sight of Jesus;
Till safely landed on Canaan’s shore
Never lose sight of Jesus.
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