I want to be like Jesus,

So lowly and so meek,

For no one marked an angry word

That ever heard Him speak.

I want to be like Jesus

So frequently in prayer,

Alone upon the mountain-top,

He met His Father there.

I want to be like Jesus,

I never, never find

That He, though persecuted was

To any one unkind.

I want to be like Jesus,

Engaged in doing good,

So that of me it may be said

“She hath done what she could".

I want to be like Jesus,

Who sweetly said to all

"Let little children come to me”

I would obey the call.

But oh, I’m not like Jesus,

As any one may see;

Then, gentle Saviour, send Thy Grace,

And make me like to Thee.