Scripture Verse

Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? Matthew 16:13

Introduction

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Carolyn W. Gillette (1961–)

Words: Ca­ro­lyn W. Gil­lette, 2014.

Music: An­tho­ny J. Sho­wal­ter, 1887 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Anthony J. Showalter
(1858–1924)

Lyrics

Jesus asked one day, What do oth­ers say?
Who do peo­ple tell you that I am?

His dis­ci­ples said, John—back from the dead,
Or a pro­phet sent by God’s own hand.

Refrain

Lord and Sav­ior,
You are the One who bore the cross;
May we fol­low,
Serving you no mat­ter what the cost.

He said, Tell me, then, who you say I am.
Peter an­swered, You are God’s own Son.
Jesus said, You Rock! You’re the build­ing block
That my church will be es­tab­lished on.

Refrain

Jesus told his friends, See how love ex­tends:
I must suf­fer, die and then be raised.

Peter dis­agreed: That can ne­ver be.
God’s Mes­si­ah will know glo­ri­ous days!

Refrain

Jesus said to him, Get be­hind me, then.
Those who cling to life will sure­ly die.
Come and fol­low me! I will make you free.
Seek God’s king­dom and you’ll find new life.

Refrain