There Will I Follow Thee

Whithersoever Thou goest
Let me Thy footsteps attend;
Jesus, my wonderful Savior,
Loving Redeemer and Friend.

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There would I be, there would I be,
Thou Who hast labored and sorrowed for me;
Whithersoever Thou goest,
There will I follow Thee.

Over the snow covered mountain,
Out on the wild desert track,
Seeking to rescue the lost ones,
Tenderly calling them back.

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Telling of hope to the friendless,
Cheering the homes where they dwell;
Going with light and salvation
Into the dark prison cell.

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Giving relief to the stranger,
Plodding his journey alone;
Sharing the trials of others,
Patiently bearing my own.

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Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1903

Commonly attributed to Fanny J. Crosby (also known as Frances Jane Crosby or Fanny Van Alstyne). The style, language, and themes are characteristic of her work. Some hymnals list the year around 1903; alternate attributions are rare but occasionally the tune composer is confused with the lyricist.