Come, Follow Me
First line: Venid a mi / “Come, follow me,” the Savior said. Then let us in his / “Come, follow me!” the Savior said / Come, follow me / “Come, follow me,” the Savior said, Then let us in
Original language: English
Words: John Nicholson
Music: Samuel McBurney
Lyrics (Return to top)
Come, Follow Me
Hymns
(1985, 2002 ed.), 116
1. “Come, follow me,” the Savior said.Then let us in his footsteps tread,For thus alone can we be oneWith God’s own loved, begotten Son.
2. “Come, follow me,” a simple phrase,Yet truth’s sublime, effulgent raysAre in these simple words combinedTo urge, inspire the human mind.
3. Is it enough alone to knowThat we must follow him below,While trav’ling thru this vale of tears?No, this extends to holier spheres.
4. Not only shall we emulateHis course while in this earthly state,But when we’re freed from present cares,If with our Lord we would be heirs.
5. We must the onward path pursueAs wider fields expand to view,And follow him unceasingly,Whate’er our lot or sphere may be.
6. For thrones, dominions, kingdoms, pow’rs,And glory great and bliss are ours,If we, throughout eternity,Obey his words, “Come, follow me.”
Come, Follow Me
Hymns
(1948, 1979 ed.), 14
1. “Come, follow me,” the Savior said.Then let us in his footsteps tread,For thus alone can we be oneWith God’s own loved, begotten Son.
2. “Come, follow me,” a simple phrase,Yet truth’s sublime, effulgent raysAre in these simple words combinedTo urge, inspire the human mind.
3. Is it enough alone to knowThat we must follow him below,While trav’ling thro’ this vale of tears?No, this extends to holier spheres.
4. Not only shall we emulateHis course while in this earthly state;But when we’re freed from present cares,If, with our Lord we would be heirs.
5. We must the onward path pursueAs wider fields expand to view,And follow Him unceasinglyWhate’er our lot or sphere may be.
6. For thrones, dominions, kingdoms, powers,And glory great and bliss are oursIf we, throughout eternity,Obey his words, “Come, follow me.”
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These charts show the use of this song in English hymnbooks and other collections published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. If a song appears in multiple editions of the same hymnbook, it is only counted once. [undetermined] means that tune information has not yet been entered in.
Tunes that have appeared with this song in English
Appearances of this song over time in English
Tune: Invitation (by Samuel McBurney) (Return to top) Tune 116
Come, Follow Me
Submitted Music (1980–Present), Jan 2008
Arr.: Julie Acor Clegg
Contributor: Julie Acor Clegg
Come, Follow Me
Submitted Music (1980–Present), Jan 2007
Arr.: Elizabeth J. Nelson
Contributor: Elizabeth J. Nelson
Come, Follow Me
Submitted Music (1980–Present), Jan 2008
Arr.: Rachel P. Mohlman
Contributor: Rachel P. Mohlman
Come, Follow Me
Submitted Music (1980–Present), Jan 2011
Arr.: Judith Roberts Spragg
Contributor: Judith Roberts Spragg
Venid a mi (Spanish)
Mormon Channel Studio (2017–2018), May 2017
Artist: Alex Melecio; Melodi Melecio (piano)
Arr.: Rachel Mecham Goates
Come, Follow Me
Music from Worldwide Devotionals for Young Adults , 1
Artist: Congregation; Daniel Winters (conductor); Nora Hess (organ)
Come, Follow Me
Music from April 2019 General Conference (2019, 2019-04 ed.), 6
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Arr.: Mack Wilberg
Come, Follow Me
Music from April 2016 General Conference (2016, 2016-04 ed.), 4
Artist: Combined Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society choir; Elizabeth Marsh (cello); Linda Margetts (organ); Lillian Severinsen (director)
Arr.: Rachel P. Mohlman
Come, Follow Me
Music from October 2015 General Conference (2015, 2015-10 ed.), 3
Artist: Primary choir
Come, Follow Me
Music from April 2013 General Conference (2013, 2013-04 ed.), 3
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Arr.: Mack Wilberg
Come, Follow Me
Music from April 2008 General Conference (2008, 2008-04 ed.), 6
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Arr.: Robert P. Manookin
Come, Follow Me
Music from April 2006 General Conference (2006, 2006-04 ed.), 4
Artist: Combined choir from BYU
Arr.: Robert P. Manookin
Unofficial or Local Publications
Come, Follow Me
EFY 2006: The Greatest Gift (2006, 2006 ed.), 7
Artist: Dan Cahoon
Come, Follow Me
Music from April 2002 General Conference (2002, 2002-04 ed.), 4
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Come, Follow Me
Music from April 2001 General Conference (2001, 2001-04 ed.), 4
Artist: Combined choir from Ricks College
Come, Follow Me
Music from October 1999 General Conference (1999, 1999-10 ed.), 4
Artist: Lehi Primary Choir
Come, Follow Me
Music from April 1999 General Conference (1999, 1999-04 ed.), 4
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Arr.: Robert P. Manookin
Come, Follow Me
Music from April 1996 General Conference (1996, 1996-04 ed.), 3
Artist: Mormon Youth Chorus
Come, Follow Me
Music from October 1992 General Conference (1992, 1992-10 ed.), 3
Artist: Mormon Youth Chorus
Come, Follow Me
Music from April 1990 General Conference (1990, 1990-04 ed.), 4
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Come, Follow Me
Music from April 1986 General Conference (1986, 1986-04 ed.), 1
Artist: Combined Institute choir
Arr.: Robert P. Manookin
Come, Follow Me
Music from April 1984 General Conference (1984, 1984-04 ed.), 4
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Come, Follow Me
Music from October 1982 General Conference (1982, 1982-10 ed.), 5
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Arr.: Robert P. Manookin
Come, Follow Me
Music from April 1978 General Conference (1978, 1978-04 ed.), 4
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Arr.: Robert P. Manookin
Come Follow Me
Music from April 1976 General Conference (1976, 1976-04 ed.), 9
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
