Living for Jesus a life that is true

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Living for Jesus a life that is true,
Striving to please Him in all that I do;
Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free,
This is the pathway of blessing for me.
  O Jesus, Lord and Savior,
I give myself to Thee,
For Thou, in Thy [redemption],*
Didst give Thyself for me;
I own no other Master,
My heart shall be Thy throne,
My life I give, henceforth to live,
O Christ, for Thee alone.
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Living for Jesus who died in my place,
Bearing on Calv’ry my sin and disgrace;
Such love constrains me to answer His call,
Follow His leading and give Him my all.
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Living for Jesus wherever I am,
Doing each duty in His holy name;
Willing to suffer affliction and loss,
Deeming each trial a part of my cross.
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Living for Jesus through earth’s little while,
My dearest treasure, the light of His smile;
Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,
Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.
The Compilers prefer that
the New Testament word, “redemption,”
be used and sung instead of “atonement.”
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Glenn Davis

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Thank you for this beautiful song


Lorraine Rudolph

Qonce (formerly King William's Town), Eastern Cape, South Africa

I remember singing this hymn many years ago as a young girl. I was reminded of it again this morning as I had my Quiet Time and read Romans 6:15-23.

What a mighty forgiving God and Saviour Jesus Christ!

Now... a slave to righteousness.


Valerie Gibbs

Columbus, OH, United States

LOVE THIS SONG! TO Aug 19 2020 Sue in TX: I have the 1975 Baptist Hymnal, you're correct. Probably just a simple overlook or possible temporary superficial-thinking, misguided sense that some words/ phrase in 3rd verse sounded a bit Catholic (my cross) or legalistic (duty). NB: Our 1975 Baptist Hymnal KEPT atonement, though... But born again or born from above or sanctifying grace: saved by grace through faith, in relationship with Him (no other way, He IS the way... ), we are saved! Alleluia, to God be the Glory (another GOOD hymn).

The Columbus OH now razed Lane Ave. Baptist Church gave a copy to me when I was baptized. Having never attended church or brought up in a Christian, nominal or otherwise (secular/ part Jewish ethnicity) home, such songs are super dear to me, too--cuz our Savior is super dear, especially now, dear brethren. Let us "Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Do everything in love" (1 Cor. 16: 13-14) Amen!


Albert Pons

Cagayan De Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

When I was assigned to have an impromptu special song, I remember this song right away. Thank to this site that I found it right away, I always sing this song with my brother 40 years ago. I like this song so much that I remember my brother who backslided from faith.


Neil Jutba Dela Pena

Talisay, Philippines

this remind the life of the criminal who confess in JESUS ON THE CROSS. HE FOUND PEACE IN JESUS


Torera

Lagos, Nigeria

This is a song that we sang in a Baptist primary and secondary school about 60 years ago. It came to my mind suddenly. I looked it up but thank God I didn't have to search further as I found it on this site. It is so inspiring and soul lifting. Glad I found the words. Thank you.


Kirsten

Burke, Virginia, United States

During labor with my third child, I kept thinking of and singing this hymn between contractions. I kept asking my midwife and doula if they knew the words I had forgotten, but no one did. Now I’m nursing my new daughter and looking them up. I named her Eirini, the Greek word for peace as it was written in the New Testament. I am so grateful for God’s peace in my life.


Tamie

Roseburg, Oregon, United States

God placed this song in my heart this morning, so looked up the lyrics. I love the tune and the message it bears.


Gary Marzolf

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Learned this in Sunday School about sixty years ago. Love these old hymns! Sing them to my husband, who was raised catholic and never new the beauty of these lovely hymns.


Gareth Paul

Montego Bay, Jamaica

My mom taught me this song, I hear her voice ringing in my head and heart, singing it to this beautiful piano just lifts me heavenward and reminds me of God's awesome love for me, thank you Jesus for your atonement! 🙏

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