Ira Stanphill - Follow Me

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I traveled down a lonely road and no one seemed to care
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The burden on my weary back had bowed me to despair
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I oft complained to Jesus how folks were treating me
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And then I heard Him say so tenderly

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The cross was oh so heavy on the Calvary road
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The cross became so heavy I fell beneath the load
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Be faithful weary pilgrim the morning I can see
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Lift up your cross and follow close to me

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I work so hard for Jesus I often boast and say
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I've sacrificed so many things to walk the narrow way
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I gave up fame and fortune I'm worth a lot to Thee
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And then I hear Him say so tenderly

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I left the throne of glory and counted it but loss
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My hands were nailed in anger upon a cruel cross
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So if I die to live here there’s no rebate I see
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I’ll lift my cross and follow close to Thee

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Lord I’ll lift my cross and follow close to Thee