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Verse 1
I am resolved no longer to linger,
Charmed by the world’s delight, (I John 2:15-17)
Things that are higher, things that are nobler, (Col. 3:1-2, Phil. 4:8)
These have allured my sight.
Chorus
I will hasten to Him, hasten so glad and free;
Jesus, greatest, highest, I will come to Thee. (Matt. 11:28)
I will hasten, hasten to Him, hasten so glad and free;
Jesus, Jesus, greatest, highest, I will come to Thee.
Verse 2
I am resolved to go to the Savior,
Leaving my sin and strife;
He is the true One, He is the just One, (John 14:6, Acts 3:14, Acts 7:52, Acts 22:14)
He hath the words of life. (John 6:68)
Verse 3
I am resolved to follow the Savior, (John 10:27)
Faithful and true each day;
Heed what He sayeth, do what He willeth, (James 1:22)
He is the living way. (Heb. 10:20, John 14:6)
Verse 4
I am resolved to enter the kingdom
Leaving the paths of sin; (Ps. 1:1)
Friends may oppose me, foes may beset me,
Still will I enter in. (Acts 14:22)
Verse 5
I am resolved, and who will go with me?
Come, friends, without delay,
Taught by the Bible, led by the Spirit, (II Tim. 3:16, Rom. 8:14)
We’ll walk the heav’nly way.