turn­ing back

We found "turn­ing back" used in 3 sacred songs, each carrying a unique message of faith.

“turn­ing back”· 3 hymns found
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I have de­cid­ed to fol­low Je­sus,
While last­eth time’s brief day;
Haste to the fray!

turn­ing back

The world be­hind me, the cross be­fore me,
No lin­ger­ing by the way.
Life is not play!

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

Lyricist: Attributed to Sadhu Sundar Singh (1889–1929)
Composer: Indian folk tune
Hymn 1

...I have de­cid­ed to fol­low Je­sus,

No turn­ing back, no turn­ing back.

The world be­hind me, the cross be­fore me,...

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I have de­cid­ed to fol­low Je­sus,

No turn­ing back, no turn­ing back.

The world be­hind me, the cross be­fore me,

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

This Is the Day of Toil

Lyricist: Horatius Bonar, 1866
Composer: George Stebbins
Hymn 2

...While last­eth time’s brief day;

No turn­ing back in cow­ard fear,

No lin­ger­ing by the way....

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While last­eth time’s brief day;

No turn­ing back in cow­ard fear,

No lin­ger­ing by the way.

This Is the Day of Toil

Let Not Thy Hands Be Slack

Lyricist: S. E. Burrow, 1910
Composer: Arthur Sullivan, 1872
Hymn 3

...Haste to the fray!

Dream not of turn­ing back;

Life is not play!...

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Haste to the fray!

Dream not of turn­ing back;

Life is not play!

Let Not Thy Hands Be Slack

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