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Hymnal Number
415Resource Type:
Keys included:
C
About this Hymn
When Jesus asked people to follow him, they did not always say yes—as with the wealthy man, for instance, who "went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions" (Mark 10:22), or those in Jerusalem who "were not willing" (Matt. 23:37). The hymn seems to draw from Jesus' cautionary words in Luke 9:62, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God." May we all answer positively and without hesitation.
Lyrics
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.
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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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Anonymous
Music: Indian folk melody
Music: Indian folk melody