With love, the Lord called me,
“Take up your cross and follow Me.”
When I hear the call of Jesus Christ,
Can I not endure even a small sacrifice?
I will leave everything behind
And follow my Lord without turning back.
1.
The desires of youth, the desires of the flesh,
And all the pleasures this world offers—
When I accepted Your name, Lord,
I willingly laid them all down
As a sacrifice without hesitation.
2.
The comforts of this world
Fade away like flowers in the grass.
But because I have placed my hope and dwelling in You,
I, Your servant, will never wither;
I will flourish and shine.
3.
When Your precious hands,
Marked by great wounds,
Were lovingly placed upon me,
A deep experience of joy
Rose and overflowed within my heart.
4.
Father, mother, spouse, brothers and sisters,
Even my own life—
I will willingly leave all these behind,
And without fear or hesitation,
I will serve You, Jesus.