I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

Finally, thx God...I have finished my new Illustration for this song. 

This is a charming hymn often sung during Sunday School. I wonder if there are any more hymns with melodies from India.

The world famous chorus ‘I have decided to follow Jesus’ was composed by a Garo Christian (a tribe in the North-Eastern part of India) probably during the early part of Christianity of the tribe (late 1800AD) when the American Baptist Missionaries were involved with the tribe. 

The tune naturally suits the Garo cultural ethos and taste. But the composer is still unknown.

Lyrics: Attributed to an Indian prince
Music: Folk melody from India, arr by Norman Johnson

I have decided to follow Jesus

I have decided to follow Jesus;

I have decided to follow Jesus;

No turning back, no turning back.

Though no one join me, still I will follow;

Though no one join me, still I will follow;

Though no one join me, still I will follow;

No turning back, no turning back.

The world behind me, the cross before me

The world behind me, the cross before me;

The world behind me, the cross before me;

No turning back, no turning back.

Thx God for this lovely Hymn song. I really like this song! This song from India, amazing! If you want to know the story behind this great song, check this out from: http://www.southasianconnection.com/articles/533/1/Indian-Origin-To-Song---I-Have-Decided-To-Follow-Jesus/Page1.html