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Where He Leads Me

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I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling

Author: E. W. Blandly (1890)Tune: [I can hear my Savior calling] (Norris)Published in 898 hymnalsPrintable scores: PDF, MusicXMLPlayable presentation: Lyrics only, lyrics + musicAudio files: MIDI, RecordingSong available on My.Hymnary Pair with other hymns

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	Where He Leads Me

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	Jesus Calls Us

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	Hear the Call of the Kingdom

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1 I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling, "Take thy cross and follow, follow Me."

2 I'll go with Him through the garden, I'll go with Him through the garden, I'll go with Him through the garden, I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.

3 I'll go with Him through the judgment, I'll go with Him through the judgment, I'll go with Him through the judgment, I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.

4 He will give me grace and glory, He will give me grace and glory, He will give me grace and glory, and go with me, with me all the way.

5 Where He leads me I will follow, where He leads me I will follow, where He leads me I will follow, I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. Source: Our Great Redeemer's Praise #516All representative texts • Compare texts • Text size: Regular | Large^ top

Author: E. W. Blandly

Rv Ernest William Blandly (sometimes spelled Blandy) United Kingdom 1849-? He was a British minister that migrated to the USA in 1884 with his wife, Eliza. He became an officer in the Salvation Army and, in 1890, felt called to live in a Manhattan New York slum called “Hell's kitchen” with gangs and low life. He wrote several hymn lyrics. John Perry Go to person page >^ top

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First Line:	I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling
Title:	Where He Leads Me
Author:	E. W. Blandly (1890)
Meter:	8.8.8.9 with refrain
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Where He leads me I will follow
Notes:	Arabic translations : See "أصغ ها الفادي ينادي", "حيث قادني أسير"; German translation: See "Meinen Heiland hör' ich rufen" by Carl Röhl; Spanish translation: See "Puedo oír tu voz llamando" by Sra. F. F. D.; Swedish translation: See "Nu jag hör min Jesus kalla", "o jag hör min Jesus kalla"
Copyright:	Public Domain

• Psalm 23 (hymns)
• Psalm 25:4-5 (hymns)
• Psalm 25:9 (hymns)
• Matthew 8:19 (hymns)
• Matthew 16:24-26 (hymns)
• Mark 8:34-38 (hymns)
• Luke 9:57 (hymns)
• John 10:27 (hymns)
• John 11:28 (hymns)
• 1 Peter 5:6-11 (hymns)

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Notes

Blandly, a Salvation Army officer, wrote this song after choosing between a comfortable post at an established church, and an alternate assignment to the New York City waterfront and slum called Hell's Kitchen. He chose the latter.

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Tune

[I can hear my Savior calling] (Norris)All tunes published with 'Where He Leads Me'^ top

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Piano/Organ Jesus Calls Us Trumpet Solos for Worship, Vol. 2 (Arranged with Keyboard Accompaniment) Trumpet Solos for Worship, Vol. 2 (Arranged with Keyboard Accompaniment) More Piano/Organ...
Choral Hear the Call of the Kingdom Hear the Call of the Kingdom More Choral...
Instrumental French Horn Solos for Worship (Arranged with Keyboard Accompaniment) French Horn Solos for Worship (Arranged with Keyboard Accompaniment) Cello Solos for Worship (Arranged with Keyboard Accompaniment) More Instrumental...
PowerPoint WHERE HE LEADS ME (Celebration Hymnal 593) WHERE HE LEADS ME (United Methodist 338) I CAN HEAR MY SAVIOR CALLING (The Singing Church 385) More PowerPoint...

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #288

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The Cyber Hymnal #7388

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The United Methodist Hymnal #338

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African American Heritage Hymnal #550

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: 888 9 with refrain Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Date: 2001 Subject: Cross | of the believer; Fellowship | with God; Jesus Christ | His Cross African American Heritage Hymnal #550

African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #235

Display Title: I Can Hear My Savior Calling (Where He Leads Me) First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: 88.89. with Refrain Scripture: Matthew 8:19 Date: 2011 Subject: Invitation | ; Jesus | Guide; Testimony | ; The Christian Life | Call to Discipleship; Trust | African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #235

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #288

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: Irregular Scripture: John 10:27 Date: 1991 Baptist Hymnal 1991 #288

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #436

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: 8.8.8.9. with Chorus Date: 2008 Subject: Servanthood, Service, Ministry | ; Surrender, Submission | Baptist Hymnal 2008 #436

Bible Truth Hymns #482

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandy Date: 2008 Subject: Commitment | ; Communion (Lord’s Supper) | ; Discipleship | ; Evangelism | ; God’s Care | ; Jesus Christ | Bible Truth Hymns #482

Chalice Hymnal #346

Display Title: Where He Leads me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: 888.9 w. refrain Date: 1995 Subject: Acceptance of Christ | ; Commitment | ; Discipleship | ; God's Church | The Church at Worship: Invitation to Discipleship; Guidance | ; Invitation | ; Judgment | Chalice Hymnal #346

Chimes of Glory; our 1982 song book for singing schools, conventions, etc. #65

Display Title: I can hear my Savior calling First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Author: E.W. Blandly Date: 1982 Chimes of Glory; our 1982 song book for singing schools, conventions, etc. #65

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #260

Display Title: Where He Leads Me I Will Follow First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandly Date: 1983 Subject: Guidance | Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #260

Evening Light Songs #243

Display Title: I'll Go With Him All the Way First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandy Date: 1987 Evening Light Songs #243

Favorite Songs of the Church #710

Display Title: Where He Leads Me I Will Follow First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandly Date: 2009 Favorite Songs of the Church #710

Hymns for Worship #334

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandly Date: 1987 Hymns for Worship #334

Hymns of Faith #385

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandy Scripture: Matthew 8:19; Matthew 16:24 Date: 1980 Subject: Cross | of Believer Hymns of Faith #385

Hymns of the Christian Life #262

Display Title: Where he leads me I will follow First Line: I can hear my [the] Savior calling Author: E. W. Blandy Date: 1992 Hymns of the Christian Life #262

Hymns of the Church #586

Display Title: I Can Hear My Saviour Calling First Line: I can hear my Saviour calling Date: 2011 Subject: Discipleship | Hymns of the Church #586

Hymns of the Restoration #351

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Date: 1987 Hymns of the Restoration #351

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #621

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: 888 9 with refrain Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Date: 2012 Subject: Commitment | ; Discipleship | ; Grace | ; Judgment | ; Redemption | Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #621

Lift Every Voice and Sing II #144

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandy Date: 1993 Subject: Hymns and Songs | Baptism and Conversion Lift Every Voice and Sing II #144

New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #145

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandy Date: 1984 New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #145

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #417

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy, c. 1890 Meter: 888 9 with refrain Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:57; John 10:27 Date: 2018 Subject: Commitment/Dedication | ; Discipleship | ; Submission/Surrender | ; The Gospel in the Christian Life | Christian Life, Discipleship One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #417

Our Great Redeemer's Praise #516

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandly Meter: 8.8.8.9 Scripture: Psalm 23; Psalm 25:4-5; Mark 8:34-38; 1 Peter 5:6-11 Date: 2022 Subject: Forgiveness of Sins | Invitation and Call; Prevenient Grace | Our Great Redeemer's Praise #516

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #762

Display Title: Where He Leads Me, I Will Follow First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandy Scripture: Matthew 8:19; Matthew 16:24 Date: 1997 Subject: Christians | Disciples & Followers; Invitation | Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #762

Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #452

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Date: 1979 Subject: Commitment | Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #452

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #652

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: 8.8.8.9. Date: 2012 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #652

Rejoice #13

Display Title: Where He Leads I Will Follow First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Date: 1994 Rejoice #13

Rejoice Hymns #487

Display Title: Where He Leads Me I Will Follow First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy, 19th Century Meter: Irregular Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26 Date: 2011 Subject: Baptism | ; Consecration | ; Discipleship | ; Guidance | ; Invitation | ; Missions and Evangelism | Rejoice Hymns #487

Sacred Selections for the Church #639

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandly Date: 1990 Sacred Selections for the Church #639

Sacred Songs of the Church #417

Display Title: Where He Leads Me I Will Follow First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: 8.8.8.9.D. Date: 2007 Sacred Songs of the Church #417

Sing Joyfully #539

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandy Date: 1989 Subject: Cross | of Believer; Eternal Life | ; Obedience | Sing Joyfully #539

Songs for Worship and Praise #848

Display Title: I can hear my Savior calling First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Date: 2010 Songs for Worship and Praise #848

Songs of Faith and Praise #876

Display Title: Where He Leads Me I Will Follow First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: John S. Norris Meter: 8.8.8.8. Date: 1994 Songs of Faith and Praise #876

Songs of Love and Devotion #108

Display Title: Where He Leads Me I Will Follow First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandly Date: 1985 Songs of Love and Devotion #108

Songs of the Church #200

Display Title: Where He Leads Me I Will Follow First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandly Date: 1990 Songs of the Church #200

Songs of Zion #42

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandy Date: 1981 Subject: Hymns | Songs of Zion #42

Songs #87a

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: Where He leads me I will follow Date: 1988 Subject: Service and Sharing | Songs #87a

Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #276

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Saviour calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Saviour calling] Author: E. W. Blandly Date: 1989 Subject: Invitation | Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #276

Standard Songs Of The Church #51

Display Title: Where He Leads Me I Will Follow First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandly Date: 2017 Standard Songs Of The Church #51

The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #631

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandy Date: 1999 Subject: Gospel Hymns | The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #631

The Celebration Hymnal #593

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: 8.8.8.9. with Refrain Date: 1997 Subject: Baptism | ; Walking with God | Commitment and Obedience The Celebration Hymnal #593

The Christian Life Hymnal #477

Display Title: I can hear my Savior calling First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Date: 2006 The Christian Life Hymnal #477

The Cyber Hymnal #7388

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: Ernest W. Blandy The Cyber Hymnal #7388

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #373

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: 8.8.8.9. with Refrain Date: 1986 Subject: Baptism | ; Christ | Example; Commitment and Consecration | ; Discipleship | The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #373

The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #229

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Date: 2001 Subject: Baptism | ; Consecration | ; Discipleship | ; Invitation | ; Submission | The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #229

The Pentecostal Heritage Hymnal #69

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: Ernest W. Blandy Date: 2022 The Pentecostal Heritage Hymnal #69

The United Methodist Hymnal #338

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: 888.9 with Refrain Scripture: Matthew 8:19; Mark 8:34 Date: 1989 Subject: Call to the Christian Life | ; Commitment | ; Discipleship and Service | ; Grace | ; Guidance | ; Jesus Christ | Presence; Judgment | ; Prevenient Grace | Invitation The United Methodist Hymnal #338

This Far By Faith #146

Display Title: I Can Hear My Savior Calling (Where He Leads Me) First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2 Date: 1999 Subject: Invitation to Discipleship | This Far By Faith #146

Timeless Truths #293

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: Ernest W. Blandy Meter: 8.8.8.9 R Scripture: Mark 8:34 Source: I'll Go with Him All the; Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Where_He_Leads_Me) Timeless Truths #293

Total Praise #546

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: 888 9 with refrain Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Date: 2011 Subject: Commitment and Submission | ; Cross of the Believer | ; Discipleship | ; Fellowship with God | ; Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness | ; Jesus Christ | His Cross; Jesus Christ | Savior; Judgment | Total Praise #546

Tuneful Tidings #9

Display Title: Where He Leads Me I Will Follow First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Author: E. W. Blandly Date: 2000 Tuneful Tidings #9

Worship His Majesty #552

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: NORRIS Author: E. W. Blandy Date: 1987 Worship His Majesty #552

Yes, Lord! #409

Display Title: Where He Leads Me First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Tune Title: [I can hear my Savior calling] Author: E. W. Blandy Date: 1982 Subject: Baptism and Dedication | ; Commitment and Submission | Yes, Lord! #409 Include 848 pre-1979 instancesAll instances^ top Suggestions or corrections? Contact us About | Copyright | Privacy | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Publisher Partnerships | Give | Get Hymnary Pro It looks like you are using an ad-blocker. Ad revenue helps keep us running. Please consider white-listing Hymnary.org or getting Hymnary Pro to eliminate ads entirely and help support Hymnary.org.