Footsteps of Jesus
Words by Mary Bridges Canedy Slade, 1826-1882
Music by Asa Brooks Everett, 1828-1875
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Verse 1:
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Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling
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Come, follow Me
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And we see where Thy footprints falling
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Lead us to Thee
Refrain
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Footprints of Jesus
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That make the pathway glow
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We will follow the steps of Jesus
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Where - ’er they go
Verse 2:
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Though they lead o’er the cold, dark mountains
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Seeking His sheep
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Or along by Siloam’s fountains
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Help - ing the weak
Repeat Refrain
Verse 3:
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If they lead through the temple holy
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Preaching the Word
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Or in homes of the poor and lowly
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Serv - ing the Lord
Repeat Refrain
Verse 4:
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Then, at last, when on high He sees us
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Our journey done
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We will rest where the steps of Jesus
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End at His throne
Repeat Refrain