The true story behind the famous Christian song, “I have decided to follow Jesus.”
It tells the story of a family in the Garo tribe from Meghalaya, then called Assam in India, who faced persecution just because of their faith in Jesus Christ. The lyrics are based on the last words of a Garo tribesman.
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back, no turning back
[Verse 2]
Though none go with me, I still will follow
Though none go with me, I still will follow
Though none go with me, I still will follow
No turning back, no turning back
[Tag]
Everything all I am
And all I have to bring
I will give to you my everything…
