The New Church Hymnal ‎#175

175. I Would Be Like Jesus

1 Earthly pleasures vainly call me;
I would be like Jesus;
Nothing worldly shall enthrall me;
I would be like Jesus.

Refrain:
Be like Jesus, this my song,
In the home and in the throng;
Be like Jesus, all day long!
I would be like Jesus.

2 He has broken ev'ry fetter,
I would be like Jesus;
That my soul may serve Him better,
I would be like Jesus. [Refrain]

3 All the way from earth to Glory,
I would be like Jesus;
Telling o'er and o'er the story,
I would be like Jesus. [Refrain]

4 That in heaven He may meet me,
I would be like Jesus;
That His words “Well done” may greet me,
I would be like Jesus. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Earthly pleasures vainly call me
• Title: I Would Be Like Jesus
• Author: James Rowe
• Refrain First Line: Be like Jesus, this is my song
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Aspiration and Consecration; Marriage & Family; Stewardship
• Copyright: Copyright 1912 by Hope Publishing Co. ©Renewed 1940 (extended), The Rodeheaver Co., Owner. Used by permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Earthly pleasures vainly call me]
• Composer: B. D. Ackley
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1912 by Hope Publishing Co. ©Renewed 1940 (extended), The Rodeheaver Co., Owner. Used by permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain