GHS 153 : With Signs Following Lyrics
GHS 153, “With Signs Following,” is a doctrinal hymn grounded in the Great Commission passage of Mark 16:15-18, where the risen Christ promised that specific signs would follow those who believe in His name. The hymn traces this promise from the first sending out of the disciples, through the victories of the early Church at Pentecost, and projects it forward as a living expectation for the Church in every generation. No serpent, no poison, no demon, no sickness can ultimately prevail against those who go in the name of Christ and claim His promise.
The final stanza is a prayer for a fresh Pentecostal hour, asking God to confirm His Word again with the same signs that followed the apostles. This hymn appears as number 153 in the Gospel Hymns and Songs (GHS) collection, used in Deeper Life Bible Church and related assemblies across West Africa.
Hymn Lyrics – GHS 153: With Signs Following
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When first the risen Lord of pow’r His chosen ones sent forth, A charge He gave, that solemn hour, To preach His saving worth. “Go ye,” said He, “to all mankind; Declare My Word, and ye shall find: These signs shall surely follow them Who on My Name believe.”
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“No demons shall before them stand, No poison do them harm; Nor subtle serpent in their hand Cause pain or dread alarm.” For Satan’s kingdom He o’ercame, To give His people right to claim: “These signs shall surely follow them Who on My Name believe.”
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“They shall with other tongues declare The wonders of their God: The sick beneath their hands, by prayer, Shall rise, to prove My Word.” So let it be! Firm as His Throne Stands this clear promise to His own: “These signs shall surely follow them Who on My Name believe.”
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Crowned with the flame of Pentecost, A faithful, fearless band Proclaimed His Name: a ransomed host Arose from every land. The Lord worked with them from on High, His proven Word could none deny: “These signs shall surely follow them Who on My Name believe.”
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No word of Thine is void of power; No promise, Lord, is vain. Be this a Pentecostal hour — Confirm Thy Word again! “These signs shall surely follow them Who on My Name believe.”
