I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go
By Mary Brown
Lyrics
Or over the stormy sea,
It may not be at the battle’s front
My Lord will have need of me;
But if by a still, small voice He calls
To paths I do not know,
I’ll answer, dear Lord, with my hand in Thine,
I’ll go where You want me to go.
I’ll go where You want me to go, dear Lord,
O'er mountain or plain or sea;
I’ll say what you want me to say, dear Lord,
I’ll be what You want me to be.
Which Jesus would have me speak,
There may be now, in the paths of sin,
Some wand’rer whom I should seek;
O Savior, if Thou wilt be my Guide,
Tho dark and rugged the way,
My voice shall echo the message sweet,
I’ll say what You want me to say.
In earth’s harvest fields so wide,
Where I may labor thru life’s short day
For Jesus the Crucified;
So, trusting my all unto Thy care--
I know Thou lovest me
I’ll do Thy will with a heart sincere,
I’ll be what You want me to be.
Bible Reference
Isaiah 6:8
About This Hymn
"I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go" is a beloved hymn written by Mary Brown with music composed by Carrie E. Rounsefell. The hymn opens with the line, "It may not be on the mountain’s height," expressing a willingness to serve God regardless of the location or difficulty of the task.
The message emphasizes obedience, faithfulness, and total dedication to God's calling. It reminds believers that God may call them to humble or challenging places, not necessarily to visible or celebrated positions. The hymn expresses the readiness of the Christian heart to follow God’s guidance no matter where He leads.
Its words reflect a quiet trust in God’s providence and a commitment to be used according to His purposes, whether in easy or difficult circumstances. The refrain repeats a prayerful pledge to go wherever God wants, to say what He wants, and to be what He wants.
Biblical inspiration comes from Isaiah 6:8, where the prophet willingly volunteers to serve God when called. This scriptural basis reinforces the hymn’s theme of willing service and surrender.
The hymn has been widely used in churches and mission meetings as an encouragement for believers to accept God’s calling with a willing spirit. Its simple yet profound language makes it accessible for congregational singing and personal devotion.
Musically, the tune by Carrie E. Rounsefell supports the reflective and earnest nature of the lyrics. The melody is straightforward, making the hymn easy to sing and remember.
In summary, "I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go" is a prayerful declaration of readiness to follow God’s leading wherever it may be. It continues to inspire Christians to embrace obedience and service with faith and humility.
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