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The Faith We Sing · No. 2129 · Words: Anonymous (attributed to an Assam convert, India, 19th c.) · Tune: ASSAM
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A traditional hymn of commitment originating in 19th-century Assam, India, attributed to a new convert who pledged to follow Jesus despite family opposition. Its simple, repetitive structure and resolute refrain have made it a global favorite.
Verse 1
I have decided to follow Jesus,
I have decided to follow Jesus,
I have decided to follow Jesus -
no turning back, no turning back.
Verse 2
The world behind me, the cross before me,
the world behind me, the cross before me,
the world behind me, the cross before me -
no turning back, no turning back.
Verse 3
Though none go with me, still I will follow,
though none go with me, still I will follow,
though none go with me, still I will follow—
no turning back, no turning back.
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