Verse 1

I have one deep supreme desire
That I may be like Jesus
To this I fervently aspire
That I may be like Jesus
I want my heart His throne to be
So that a watching world may see
His likeness shining forth in me
I want to be like Jesus

Verse 2

He spent His life in doing good
I want to be like Jesus
In lowly paths of service trod
I want to be like Jesus
He sympathized with hearts distressed
He spoke the words
That cheered and blessed
He welcomed sinners to His breast
I want to be like Jesus

Verse 3

A holy harmless life He led
I want to be like Jesus
The Father's will
His drink and bread
I want to be like Jesus
And when at last He comes to die
Forgive them Father hear Him cry
For those who taunt and crucify
I want to be like Jesus

Verse 4

Oh perfect life of Christ my Lord
I want to be like Jesus
My recompense and my reward
That I may be like Jesus
His Spirit fill my hung'ring soul
His power all my life control
My deepest prayer my highest goal
That I may be like Jesus