Main message: Resolution (determination) to hold forth the truth in life of faith; willingness to follow Christ with unwavering resolve.

Bible references:

• V1. "set things above" (Colossians 3:1-3)

• V2. "go to the Savior" (Galatians 2:20)

• V3. "follow Savior" (Matthew 16:24)(1 Peter 2:21)

• V4. "enter the kingdom" (Matthew 16:18-19)(1 Timothy 3:15)

• V5. "spread the words" (Mark 5:19)(Revelations 22:17)

"teach others" (2 Timothy 2:2)

Keywords: I am resolved, linger, delight, higher, nobler, sight, hasten, glad, free, Jesus, Greatest, highest, come, Savior, Leaving, sin, strife, true one, just one, words of life, follow, faithful, true, Heed, do, living way, enter the kingdom, leaving sin, oppose, beset, still, Come, bible, spirit, walk, “I will hasten to Him” 

Interpretation notes:

• The hymn uses a strong, steady rhythm throughout. 

• A dotted rhythm appears repeatedly in the melody and helps create forward motion. 

• Several short rhythmic motifs are supported by sustained harmony in the accompaniment. 

• The melody outlines F over I, then Bb over IV, and returns to F over I. 

• The chorus phrase 'I will' is set to longer note values, and 'Jesus' is also given a longer note value.