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Hymn Reflection: “Follow Me”

From a musical standpoint, the song does not follow the usual “verse, chorus, verse, chorus” format. In fact, it has no chorus; instead, it is a three-verse thought from one who has worked for Jesus, then realizes what Jesus went through for him.

Each verse divides into two 3-line sections. For three lines, the singer “boasts” and thinks about what he or she has done in the service of the Lord. One line, for example, states that “The burden on my weary back had bowed me to despair.” After these hard memories, though, the other three lines of each verse are spent remembering what Christ endured for us. My favorite line is “I left the throne of glory and counted it but loss.”

As each verse of the song ends, the singer is reassured of the presence and care of Jesus. We are reminded that, though our suffering in His name are nothing compared to His pain, He still cares and still desires to help us. These conclusions are what give the song is lasting message, to me.

Each time I sing this song, it is an humbling experience. It is so easy to go along with lyrics such as “I’ve sacrificed a lot of things to walk the narrow way.” We can so easily think that we are doing such deep and wonderful things for Christ. And then, we turn to the cross, and realize what Christ did in our behalf.

Here are the lyrics to this grand song:

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 so so tenderly, “My feet were also weary upon the Calv’ry 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.”

“I work so hard for Jesus” I often boast and say, “I’ve sacrificed a lot of things to walk the 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 the journey with your hand safe in mine, So lift your cross and follow close to me.”

Oh Jesus if I die upon a foreign field someday ‘Twould be no more than love demands, no less could I repay, “No greater love hath mortal man than for a friend to die,” These are the words he gently spoke to me, “If just a cup of water I place within your hand Then just a cup of water is all that I demand,” But if by death to living they can thy glory see, I’ll take my cross and follow close to thee.

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When you sing this song, what are your reflections?

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I love this song, and this isn’t what you are wanting, but unfortunately, my reflections are that it is a song most people don’t know how to sing correctly!

I love this song! I have played it and have sung it for years and believe me…I sing it from my heart….because I believe it to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written!!! I love the verses and the chorus…

I love this song because most people, like myself, think we work so hard for The Lord, or that no one cares about us and mistreats us, but He knows how that feels more than anyone! And He doesn’t demand much from us even if thats how it seems. ‘If just a cup of water I place within your hand, then JUST a cup of water is all that I demand.’ These words have gone a long way for me, as has the rest of this lovely song.

Sheila Dailie

It has been a long time since I thought of this song, but as I was choosing a hymn for our prayer group this week, God brought this song to mind. Thanks for the information.

This is a beautiful song and the words remind us of all that God has done for us, with a comforting, singable melody that soothes the soul.

David L. Barnes

This song is of great significance to me because it was one my father loved and sang. It ultimately came true for him when he died on the mission field on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. He was 36 years old and left behind his wife and 5 kids ranging from age 15 (me) to 2 years old. They sang this song at his funeral. His name was C. L. Barnes.

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I traveled down a lonely road

Author: ira f. stanphill.

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[I traveled down a lonely road]

Composer: Ira F. Stanphill

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Lonely Road

(Kevin Gilbert)

I walk down this lonely road A road that starts with nothing left to say Seems so long that hope's been gone And love is only far away

Sometimes I wish that you were here with me Sometimes I even cry

But it's a lonely road I don't like to travel alone It's a lonely road And I don't like to travel alone

I am here and you are there It's not as though we never wondered why Waited too long to write our song But how many times did we try?

Sometimes I don't think I will love again Sometimes I still love you

But it's a lonely road I don't like to travel alone It's a lonely road And I don't like to travel alone Travel alone

Love will, live well And some day I know I'll get off this lonely road Farewell, get well 'Cause I am the only one that can change the things I have Into the things I want

I walk down this lonely road And I remember why I came this way I can't fight for black & white But life is really shades of gray

Sometimes I wonder why we might've been Sometimes I even cry

But it's a lonely road I have to travel alone It's a lonely road And I have to travel alone Travel alone