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Scripture Tags

Psalm 23 Psalm 34 Isaiah 41 Isaiah 43 Matthew 28 John 8 Hebrews 4

Hymnal Number

442

I Want Jesus to Walk with Me

Words by: Paul Zach

Music by: Paul Zach

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Keys included: Cm

About this Hymn

Although this African American spiritual had been recorded by Homer Quincy Smith in 1926 and the Jubilee Gospel Team in 1928, it came to prominence in the 1930s largely through the singing of famed mezzo-soprano Marian Anderson. The song belongs to a category often called "journey songs," an expression of perseverance and hope amid trials. When sung corporately, it serves as a poignant reminder that, even if we are not personally experiencing hardship, we are part of the body of Christ—which always includes people who are hurting.

Lyrics

Verse 1
I want Jesus to walk with me. I want Jesus to walk with me. All along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

Verse 2
In my trials, Lord, walk with me. In my trials, Lord, walk with me. When the shades of life are failing, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

Verse 3
In my sorrows, Lord, walk with me. In my sorrows, Lord, walk with me. When my heart within is aching, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

Verse 4
I want Jesus to walk with me. I want Jesus to walk with me. All along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

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