Follow me lyrics

I traveled on a lonely road and no one seemed to care.

The burden on my weary back had bowed me to despair;

I oft complained to Jesus how folks were treating me,

And then I heard Him say so tenderly,

"My feet were also weary, upon the Calvary road;

The cross became so heavy, I fell beneath the load,

Be faithful weary pilgrim the morning I can see,

Just lift your cross and follow close to me."

"I work so hard for Jesus" I often boast and say

"I've sacrificed a lot of things to walk the narrow way,

I gave up fame and fortune, I'm worth a lot to Thee"

And then I hear Him gently say to me,

"I left the throne of glory and counted it but loss,

My hands were nailed in anger upon a cruel cross,

But now we'll make the journey

with your hand safe in mine,

So lift your cross and follow close to me.

Oh Jesus if I die upon a foreign field someday,

'Twould be no more than love demands,

no less could I repay,

"No greater love hath mortal man

than for a friend to die"

These are the words He gently spoke to me,

"If just a cup of water I place within your hand

Then just a cup of water is all that I demand.

But if by death to living they can Thy glory see,

I'll take my cross and follow close to Thee.

• Artist:Christian Hymns & Songs