If the troubles of this life Are trying to pull you down Take hold of Jesus??? hand and go If the sadness of this life is trying To break your heart Take hold of Jesus??? hand and go CHORUS Take hold of Jesus??? hand Take hold of Jesus??? hand And He, He will lift you up Don???t fear nor look behind Just keep on straight ahead Take hold of Jesus??? hand and go If the journey seems too heavy And makes you tired along the way Take hold of Jesus??? hand and go The Spirit of the Lord Will always be clothing you Take hold of Jesus??? hand and go Jesus Christ said in His Word He???d never leave you alone Take hold of Jesus??? hand and go Believing, rebuking Persisting and persevering Take hold of Jesus??? hand and go