Living Hymns ‎#221

221. Oh, to be Like Him

1 Oh, to be like him,
Tender and kind,
Gentle in spirit,
Lowly in mind;
More like to Jesus,
Day after day,
Filled with his Spirit,
Now and alway.

Chorus:
Yes, to be like him,
We must abide
Near to Our Saviour,
Close to his side.

2 Oh, to be like him,
Quick to obey,
Child-like and truthful,
Ready to say,
“I and my Father
Purpose have one,
Thine, not my will,
Ever be done.” [Chorus]

3 Oh, to be like him,
Tempted in vain,
Dwelling with sinners,
Yet without stain;
Giving our life-work
Sinners to save,
Triumphing over
Death and the grave. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, to be like him
• Title: Oh, to be Like Him
• Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth
• Refrain First Line: Yes, to be like him
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Copyright: Copyright, 1881, by John J. Hood.

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, to be like him]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
• Key: E♭ Major