Scripture Verse

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 1:5

Introduction

Words: Lan­ta W. Smith, 1898.

Music: Ed­win O. Ex­cell (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Smith (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
Edwin O. Excell (1851–1921)

Lyrics

There’s a voice that whispers
To the willing heart,
And its words so tender
Joy and peace impart;
When in doubt or trouble,
To your heart be true,
Hear the Spi­rit saying:
What would Je­sus do?

Refrain

What would Je­sus do?
What would Je­sus do?
Hear the Spi­rit saying:
What would Je­sus do?

When some strong temptation
Holds you in its power,
When a fear of failure
Haunts each waking hour,
You can end the conflict
And your fears subdue,
If you heed the message,
What would Je­sus do?

Refrain

Then no longer falter,
Then no longer fear,
Every path of duty
Will be bright and clear;
If you pray for wisdom,
It will come to you,
While the Spi­rit whispers,
What would Je­sus do?

Refrain