Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Matthew 16:24 KJV
The words to this hymn were the last words of Sadhu Singh as he and his family were martyred for Christ in India in the 1800’s. Though not all of us will die a martyr’s death, we must all follow Jesus, wherever he leads us to go. When He made this call to his disciples, they didn’t know all the answers, or what the future would hold. If that is where you are, do not give up or turn back. Christ never asked us to understand, to always keep a smile or to succeed at everything we do. He asks us to follow so that we may be with Him when He leads us all the way home!
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Amen to that, Pete. No turning back.
Thanks Bruce!
May we be found faithful.🤠
Amen!
This song has a special place in my heart, but I never knew the story you shared. Thanks, Pastor Pete! God bless you today as you serve Him!
I was so astonished when I first read the acvount that I doubted it wad more than a tall tale. But after checking several sources, it seems that indeed, what appears a children’s song is truly a martyr’s story.
Thank you for telling me. The story behind hymns and songs is often very interesting, not to mention moving or sad. But it brings glory to our Savior! God bless you today, Pastor Pete!