If Jesus Goes With Me...

Good Morning, California!

This month, I was able to travel out west with my oldest daughter for a few days. As we reached the desolate areas of the mountain ranges, we could feel the change in altitude affecting us. Coupled with the fact that there were long stretches without places to stop for refreshment, it provided the moments to think about God being with us on the journey. As my children have stepped out on their own and into new chapters, I cannot be with them as I'm stationed at home. It gives me great comfort to know that my God is with my children every moment just as He is with me. The hymn "If Jesus Goes With Me" is a comforting hymn which reminds me of the truth that Jesus is with me and with them. I hope you enjoy this piano recording I made for you. "If Jesus Goes with Me"

1 It may be in the valley, Where countless dangers hide; It may be in the sunshine That I, in peace abide; But this one thing I know- If it be dark or fair, If Jesus is with me, I’ll go anywhere!

Refrain: If Jesus goes with me, I’ll go. Anywhere! ’Tis heaven to me, Where’er I may be, If He is there! I count it a privilege here. His cross to bear; If Jesus goes with me, I’ll go- Anywhere!

2 It may be I must carry The blessed word of life Across the burning deserts To those in sinful strife; And though it be my lot To bear my colors there, If Jesus goes with me, I’ll go anywhere! 

3 But if it be my portion To bear my cross at home, While others bear their burdens Beyond the billow’s foam, I’ll prove my faith in Him- Confess His judgments fair, And, if He stays with me, I’ll go anywhere! 

4 It is not mine to question The judgments of my Lord, It is but mine to follow The leadings of His word; But if to go or stay, Or whether here or there, I’ll be, with my Savior, Content anywhere!

Songwriter: C. Austin Miles (1908)

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~ Joyfully, Jeri Lynn