Wherever He Leads, I'll Go

Wherever He Leads, I'll Go
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Date: Author: Music:	1936 B.B. McKinney B.B. McKinney
Take up thy cross and follow me, I heard my Master say; I gave me life to ransom thee, Surrender your all today. CHORUS: Wherever He leads Ill go, Wherever He leads Ill go, Ill follow my Christ who loves me so, Wherever He leads Ill go. He drew me closer to His side, I sought His will to know, And in that will I now abide, Wherever He leads Ill go. It may be through the shadows dim, Or oer the stormy sea, I take my cross and follow Him, Wherever He leadeth me. Story: In January of 1936, the Southern Baptist songwriter B. B. McKinney was leading the music at the Alabama Sunday School Convention which was held that year in the town of Clanton. The featured speaker was the Reverend R. S. Jones, McKinneys friend of many years, who because of ill health had recently returned from missionary service in Brazil. The two men were visiting over dinner one evening when Mr. Jones revealed to Dr. McKinney that his physicians would not allow him to return to South America. When asked about his future plans the missionary said, I dont know, but wherever He leads Ill go. The words stuck in Dr. McKinneys mind, and before the conventions evening session began, he had written both the words and music of this song. At the close of Mr. Jones message, Dr. McKinney related this story and sang Wherever He Leads Ill Go to the congregation. Bible Verses Mark 8:34 - If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Desktop Backgrounds (Click on picture to view full-size)