Lyrics
Verse 1
I want Jesus to walk with me
I want Jesus to walk with me:
All along life's pilgrim journey
I want Jesus to walk with me
Verse 2
In my trials He'll walk with me
In my trials He'll walk with me
All along life's journey
I know that Jesus (Jesus walks with me) will walk with me
Chorus
I know that Jesus he will always walk with me (He said it in His word, I know it in my heart He could, I know that He will walk with me)
I know that Jesus he will always walk with me (He said it in His word, I know it in my heart He could, I know that He will walk with me)
Verse 3
(I love Jesus)
I love Jesus and He I know He loves me
I love him (He set me free)
Bridge
Journey, journey, journey, journey
The journey of my life
I grow stronger because Jesus will walk with me
He'll walk with me
Outro
I want Jesus
I want Jesus
Oh, I want Jesus to walk with me
All along (journey - life's tedious and treacherous) my journey
I want Jesus to walk with me (walk with me Jesus) (I grow stronger because Jesus will walk with me)
I want Jesus to walk with me
Jesus walk with me
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
This a cappella song is a plain prayer for companionship. The central line, "I want Jesus to walk with me," is repeated until it works like a refrain of dependence, and the verses name trials as the setting where that presence matters most.
The lyrics move from asking to assurance. One stanza states "I know that Jesus he will always walk with me," with background voices adding that this is said in His word and known in the heart. A brief bridge repeats a single word for the length of a life and ties growing strength to Jesus walking alongside.
The wording echoes the confidence of Psalm 23, where God accompanies a traveler through hard places. The arrangement stays simple and communal, so the message of trust in Christ through difficulty comes through the repeated phrases and layered responses rather than any elaborate story.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 23:4 The psalm speaks of God being with the believer through the darkest valley.
- Isaiah 41:10 God promises his presence and strength to those who are afraid.