Scripture Verse

He will be our guide even to the end. Psalm 48:14

Introduction

Words: L. A. Clough, in Hymns of Chris­tian En­dea­vor, ed­it­ed by Sam­uel W. Ad­ri­ance (Bos­ton, Mas­sa­chu­setts: Unit­ed So­cie­ty of Chris­tian En­dea­vor, 1888), num­ber 85.

Music: Messe F. W. Messe (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lyrics

O walk in the footsteps of Je­sus,
Child of His wonderful love;
O follow, for soon they will guide thee
Up to those mansions above.

Refrain

Yes, walk in the footsteps of Je­sus,
Keeping fast hold of His hand,
For thus will He guide thee and lead thee
On to the heavenly land.

O walk in the footsteps of Je­sus,
Weary one, burdened with care,
Now lift up thine eyes unto Hea­ven,
Lift up thy spirit in prayer.

Refrain

O walk in the footsteps of Je­sus,
Mourning one, over the dead,
For gently His arms will enfold thee,
Tenderly pillow thy head.

Refrain