[Verse 1] I heard the call, “Come follow Me,” And thought the road would shine; But Jesus said, “The Son of Man Has nowhere to recline.” No promise of a life of ease, No guarantee of gain; Yet in the shadow of the cross, I’ll follow through the pain. [Pre-Chorus] Let every earthly dream grow dim, Let every fear release; For nothing in this passing world Can give the soul true peace. [Chorus] When Christ comes first, I’ll leave it all, My comfort, plans, and pride; I’ll take my cross, I’ll hear His call, And walk with Him beside. Though narrow is the road I choose, Though costly is the way, My life belongs to Jesus Christ— I’ll follow Him today. [Verse 2] “Let me first fulfill my plans,” The waiting heart may say; But Jesus calls, “Come follow Me, Do not delay.” For earthly duties never end, And time will always flee; The kingdom’s call is urgent now: “Come, follow faithfully.” [Pre-Chorus] Let every earthly claim bow down, Let Jesus have the throne; For heaven is my citizenship, And Christ is mine alone. [Chorus] When Christ comes first, I’ll leave it all, My comfort, plans, and pride; I’ll take my cross, I’ll hear His call, And walk with Him beside. Though narrow is the road I choose, Though costly is the way, My life belongs to Jesus Christ— I’ll follow Him today. [Bridge] Not for the treasures of this earth, Not for the praise of men, But for the kingdom yet to come, I’ll give my all again. And if the journey brings me tears, Or suffering on the way, The cross is not the end of hope— His glory waits someday. [Final Chorus] When Christ comes first, I’ll leave it all, My comfort, plans, and pride; I’ll take my cross, I’ll hear His call, And walk with Him beside. Though narrow is the road I choose, I know my faith is sure; The One who calls me to Himself Will keep me evermore. [Outro] Christ before me, Christ above, Christ my life, my King, my love. Whatever comes, whatever cost, To follow Christ is never loss.
