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Pressing after Christ our Savior

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1 Pressing after Christ, our Savior,
In the path he trod before,
That we all may grow in favor
Let us love each other more;
Sweetest friendships ever seeking,
Passing every trespass o'er,
Let us cease from evil speaking,
Let us love each other more.

Chorus:
Let us love each other,
Let us love each other,
Let us love each other,
Let us love each other more.

2 Let us bear our brother's burden,
As our grief the Savior bore,
Let us cheer the heavy laden,
Let us love each other more?
Sweetest friendships ever seeking,
Pass every trespass o'er,
Let us cease from evil speaking,
Let us love each other more. [Chorus]

3 When we've passed the pearly portal,
When we've gained that lovely shore,
When we gain the land immortal,
Shall we love each other more?
Soon we hope to meet in heaven,
Whither now our spirits soar;
There the Savior's fullness given,
We shall love each other more. [Chorus]


Source: Pearly Gates: a collection of new songs for the Sunday school, prayer meeting, and social circle #66

Author: W. Winfield

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Text Information

First Line: Pressing after Christ our Savior
Author: W. Winfield
Refrain First Line: Let us love each other
Copyright: Public Domain

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