
Author: James Rowe Hymnal: The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #388 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain First Line: Earthly pleasures vainly call me Refrain First Line: Be like Jesus--this my song Lyrics: 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.
2 He has broken ev'ry fetter -
I would be like Jesus;
That my soul may serve Him better -
I would be like Jesus: [Refrain]
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]
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] Topics: Aspiration; Christ Example; Family and Home Tune Title: SPRING HILL
I Would Be Like Jesus