Cântăre All the way

1. Within my heart was fond ambition,

Vain pride, and hopes of worldly fame;

But still remained a place so vacant,

Unfilled by highest earthly aim.

Then Jesus reached His hand to help me—

"Come, seek My love," I heard Him say;

I quickly left the world behind me,

To follow Jesus all the way.



2. He led me through the verdant valleys,

Where flowers bloomed by waters fair;

The sunbeams glory showered o’er me,

And fragrant odors filled the air.

Then through the shadowed vale I followed,

Where entered not a brilliant ray;

I felt His touch, though could not see Him,

Then whispered softly, "All the way."



3. And then the furnace door was opened:

Within its fiery walls enclosed,

The Son of God was still beside me,

Upon His bosom I reposed.

When in my heart He saw reflected

His image pure—as bright as day—

He led me forth with joy abounding;

Again I whispered, "All the way."



4. I stood all ready for His service,

With gold refined and dross removed;

The flames had left my soul uninjured,

But they my faithfulness had proved.

In dismal night or brightest noonday,

If Thou wilt near me ever stay,

Where’er Thou leadest me, O Savior,

I’ll meekly follow all the way.