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Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal · No. 311 · Words: James Rowe
I Would Be Like Jesus
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →Written by James Rowe and published in 1912, this hymn expresses the devout Christian's longing to model Christ's character in every aspect of daily life. Its simple, repeated refrain made it a staple of early 20th-century revival and gospel singing.
Verse 1
Earthly pleasures vainly call me;
I would be like Jesus;
Nothing worldly shall enthrall me;
I would be like Jesus.
Refrain
Be like Jesus, this my song,
In the home and in the throng;
Be like Jesus, all day long!
I would be like Jesus.
Verse 2
He has broken every fetter,
I would be like Jesus;
That my soul may serve Him better,
I would be like Jesus.
Refrain
Be like Jesus, this my song,
In the home and in the throng;
Be like Jesus, all day long!
I would be like Jesus.
Verse 3
All the way from earth to glory,
I would be like Jesus;
Telling o'er and o'er the story,
I would be like Jesus.
Refrain
Be like Jesus, this my song,
In the home and in the throng;
Be like Jesus, all day long!
I would be like Jesus.
Verse 4
That in Heaven He may meet me,
I would be like Jesus;
That His words 'Well done' may greet me,
I would be like Jesus.
Refrain
Be like Jesus, this my song,
In the home and in the throng;
Be like Jesus, all day long!
I would be like Jesus.
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