But he said this signifying by what death he should glorify God. And having said this, he says to him, Follow me. Peter, turning round, sees the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also leaned at supper on his breast, and said, Lord, who is it that delivers thee up? Peter, seeing him, says to Jesus, Lord, and what [of] this [man]? Jesus says to him, If I will that he abide until I come, what [is that] to thee? Follow thou me. John 21:19-22
Not that I have already obtained [the prize], or am already perfected; but I pursue, if also I may get possession [of it], seeing that also I have been taken possession of by Christ [Jesus]. Philippians 3:12
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John 21:19-22, Philippians 3:8O Lord, do Thou our souls inspire
Romans 12:11, Philippians 3:8With fervent love and deep desire,
1 Peter 2:21, John 21:22To follow Thee, Thy Name to own,
Matthew 28:19, John 21:20As Thy disciples thus be known.
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John 10:18, John 10:15Thou hast Thy life for us laid down,
2 Timothy 4:8, Revelation 3:11Laid up, for us, a righteous crown.
Romans 16:3,4, Philippians 3:13,14Should we not then devoted be,
Romans 16:3,4, Philippians 3:13,14In full committal, Lord, to Thee?
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Luke 1:17, Luke 3:4O Lord, do Thou our hearts prepare
1 Thessalonians 4:17, 2 Thessalonians 2:1To rise to meet Thee in the air;
Philippians 3:21, 1 Corinthians 15:53Our bodies changed, our spirits free,
1 Thessalonians 4:17, John 14:3To dwell in glory, Lord, with Thee.
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1 Thessalonians 4:17, 2 Thessalonians 2:1A great assembling shout 'twill be,
1 Thessalonians 4:14, Isaiah 53:11An answer meet to Calvary.
1 Thessalonians 4:14, 1 Corinthians 15:57Thou wilt in triumph lead Thine own,
Matthew 25:31, Revelation 3:21To take, with Thee, Thy rightful throne.