I frirst heard this song when I was pretty young, maybe 5th or 6th grade. My sister had brought home a tape from Seminary called "Deseret Music Sampler." It was a collection of songs that were suppose to be used someway during seminary that particular year. I just fell in love with this song. It's so powerful and gives a different perspective on how to look at Peter. Many people critize him because he "didn't have enough faith"; yet he walked on water. Also because he denied christ. But this song makes you think, hmmm... on that one.
Anyway, when I was in Seminary, I also was able to purchase the sampler, and due to umteen moves, I lost the music. Once I realized my tape was missing, I have tried for many years to find this song. I have had it running through my head quite a bit because the words are powerful and the tune is catchy. I have searched and searched, and searched, and finally... FINALLY I found it! yes, that's right. I finally found it! I was highly shocked that no one had the lyrics posted, and there wasn't a download anywhere. Shoot, I didn't even mind purchasing the CD for it, if it meant I could have the song, but that too was also elusive. I finally found the song on a site called LDSaudio.com. (beware it's actually hard to find it. lol). So finally... my search is now finished! I thought you all might enjoy this song so I have posted the lyrics (I hope I did good cause i had to type them while singing it. lol)
Enjoy!
Simon Peter (Follow Me)
His Name was Simon Peter, a fisherman by trade.
A great big man with calloused hands, an honest life he made.
Then Jesus said to Peter, "Cast your net into the sea.
I'll make you a fisher of man's souls if you come. Follow me."
Oh, you know it won't be easy. Follow me."
The ship was in big trouble and the men cried out in fear.
Then Christ walked upon the water, and said, "Be of good cheer.
If you'll have faith Dear Peter, then come and walk to me,
You can do this thing and so much more if you come and follow me.
Follow me. Oh especially when you fall. Follow me."
He grew in faith and wisdom by his hands he fought.
He found out Jesus came to die, determined he would not.
He this man from Gallilee was in fact the Son of God.
He learned by revelation the great things he was taught.
"Now listen to me Peter. My faithful, fearless friend.
They'll want to take your life with mine. But that can't be the end.
This flock still needs some tending and you'll have all the keys.
It's the hardest thing you'll ever do but you must deny me.
Though shalt deny me. Three times they'll put you through the test. Deny me."
They laid their hands on Jesus. Men took him away.
Peter watched him through the trial, it was more than he could take.
'Cause this great big man with calloused hands couldn't help his friend in need.
He clenched his fists while tears ran down and cried out bitterly.
"Count on me. Oh it's the hardest thing I've ever done. Count on me!"
And in the quiet seplecular Peter wondered why.
But when he found the robes of the risen lord he knew why Jesus died.
The he thought about those words Christ spoke that day beside the sea.
He said "I'll make you a fisher of man's souls if you'll come follow me.
Oh you know it won't be easy. Follow me. Especially when you fall. Follow me."
We'll do the best we can. We'll follow Thee,
