I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
Maurette Brown Clark Lyrics


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This Song Just simply Says.

I Have Decided, To Follow Jesus;
I Have Decided, To Follow Jesus.
I Have Decided, To Follow Jesus;
No Turning Back, No Turning Back.
The Road Behind Me, That Cross before me. Leaving This World behind me. Reaching For the Cross Before me. The World behind me,
the Cross Before me. No Turning Back... No Turning Back...
No Turning Back, Oh Lord. I can't Turning Back, no no no no No Turning back for me.

said I'm Not turning back No, No, No No, I've come to far, Everyday New, brand new mercies, Can't Turn back Now No, No, No, Oh, No You Can trust Me, Yes, You can Trust Me,





Maurette Brown Clark Ad-lib's While Choir Singing No Turning Back For Me.

Overall Meaning

The song "I Have Decided To Follow Jesus" by Maurette Brown Clark is a declaration of commitment to follow Jesus no matter the cost. The singer repeats the line "I have decided to follow Jesus" as a reminder to herself and to listeners that she has made a deliberate choice to follow Jesus. She knows that this decision may not be easy and may require her to leave some things behind, but she is willing to take that step.


The singer speaks of the road behind her, indicating that she has already come a long way and has left some things behind. She sees the cross before her and is focused on reaching it. This line may also indicate that Jesus himself is leading her forward, and she is willing to follow him. The line "no turning back" is repeated several times to emphasize the singer's commitment. She is not looking back at the world she left behind but is focused on Jesus and moving forward with him.


Overall, the song "I Have Decided To Follow Jesus" is a beautiful declaration of faith and commitment. It reminds listeners that following Jesus requires making a deliberate decision and may require leaving some things behind, but it is worth it in the end.


Line by Line Meaning

I Have Decided, To Follow Jesus;
I have made the firm decision to dedicate my life to following Jesus Christ;


No Turning Back, No Turning Back.
I am fully committed to serving the Lord and will not turn back, no matter what obstacles or challenges I may face on this journey.


The Road Behind Me, That Cross before me. Leaving This World behind me. Reaching For the Cross Before me.
I am letting go of my past and embracing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am focusing on the eternal salvation that His cross represents and am eagerly pursuing a life centered on following Him.


The World behind me, the Cross Before me. No Turning Back... No Turning Back...
I am turning away from the sinful ways of the world and looking to the cross of Jesus Christ as my only hope for redemption. I will not waver in my faith or falter in my commitment to follow Him.


No Turning Back, Oh Lord. I can't Turning Back, no no no no No Turning back for me.
I will not be swayed by the temptations and distractions of this world. My heart is steadfast in my devotion to Jesus Christ and I will keep moving forward on this path, no matter what challenges may arise.


said I'm Not turning back No, No, No No, I've come to far,
I have already come so far on my journey with Christ that I cannot imagine turning back now. My faith has brought me this far, and I trust that it will continue to guide me in the right direction.


Everyday New, brand new mercies, Can't Turn back Now No, No, No, Oh, No You Can trust Me, Yes, You can Trust Me,
Every day is a new opportunity to experience the mercies of God and to grow in my faith. I will not turn back now because I know that I can trust Jesus to lead me and guide me every step of the way.


Maurette Brown Clark Ad-lib's While Choir Singing No Turning Back For Me.
The singer is reinforcing her commitment to follow Jesus, and the choir echoes her sentiments that there is no turning back on this journey of faith.




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Cassandrè Hopkins Haynesworth

As a little girl playing this song on the piano was to please my parents and piano teacher...declaring this song as a believer for the prize of hearing Christ say, "well done..." you know the rest. #strivingtopleaseonlyGOD

Truth74g

This song has certainly blessed me. Tears of Joy keep flowing. I'm not turning back. Amen.

Shawn Xavier Jones

dajae2374 Tears of joy just flowing.

leslie davis

No turning back.Β  I'm with you, everyone.Β  There is just something so poignant about this musically.Β  When those synt strings come in, I get goosebumps.Β  It's like a hug from the Holy Ghost, letting me know that I made the absolute best decision when I chose Christ. Is anyone feeling me?Β  I tell my buddies in music ministry that Maurette Brown Clark is the Mary J. Blige of gospel.Β  You betta not quit, Maurette!Β  No turning back!

leslie davis

Lekisha Middleton you had betta KNOW IT, Girl!

Janice Coleman

Yes Lord I come to far, I can't turn back. Hallelujah Thank you Jesus.

Lekisha Middleton

Leslie, funny I would find you here! :) 12 years later and this song is still as powerful as the first time we heard it! I'm even more determined now to follow Him.

Life Community Church YouTube Channel Online

Totally on point comment!

Mechelle Magnificent

Yes Yes Aunt Maureen

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Reine Chell

This song helps me with my anger everytime, my feeling of my flesh. Thank you God! I can not ever go back.

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