What Would Jesus Do?

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 pow’r,
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,
Ev’ry 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?

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Author: Unknown

No well-known hymn writer (e.g. Fanny Crosby, Charles Gabriel, or Elisha Hoffman) is associated with this text. The WWJD theme became popular after Charles Sheldon's 1896 novel, but this specific lyric does not match any standard published gospel song of that era; it appears to be a later, lesser-known composition whose author is not documented in major hymnals.