Follow Me

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

"My feet were also weary upon the Calvary road
The cross became so heavy, I fell beneath the load
Be faithful, weary pilgrim, the morning I can see
Just lift your cross and follow close to Me" (Close to Me)

I worked so hard for Jesus, I often boast and say
I've sacrificed a lot of things to walk this narrow way
I gave up fame and fortune, I'm worth a lot to Thee
And then I heard Him gently say to me

"I left the throne of glory and counted it but loss
My hands were nailed in anger upon a cruel cross
But now we'll make this journey with your hand safe in Mine
So lift your cross and follow close to Me"