I Have Decided to Follow Jesus | Friday Classic Hymns | Hymn History, Analysis, Performance

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Who wrote this classic gospel song? A man about to be executed in India? A famous Indian missionary? A pastor at a church in India? A fascinating history lies behind this simple song of commitment. Hear the story, an analysis of the lyrics, and a performance of the song on today’s episode.

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Sources:
- Hawn, C. Michael. "History of Hymns: 'I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.'" UMC Discipleship Ministries, July 15, 2020. https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/history-of-hymns-i-have-decided-to-follow-jesus
- Hymnary.org. "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus." https://hymnary.org/text/i_have_decided_to_follow_jesus
- Wikipedia. "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Have_Decided_to_Follow_Jesus
- Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. "Simon Kara Marak." https://hymnology.hymnsam.co.uk/s/simon-kara-marak
- Hymnology Archive. "I have decided to follow Jesus." https://www.hymnologyarchive.com/i-have-decided-to-follow-jesus

LYRICS
1. I have decided to follow Jesus (x3)
No turning back, no turning back

2. Though none go with me, still I will follow (x3)
No turning back, no turning back

3. My cross I’ll carry till I see Jesus (x3)
No turning back, no turning back

4. The world behind me, the cross before me (x3)
No turning back, no turning back

5. Will you decide now to follow Jesus? (x3)
No turning back, no turning back