A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#129

129. Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life

1 Lord, should we leave thy hallow'd feet,
To whom should we repair?
Where else such holy comforts meet,
As spring perennial there?

2 Thou art the way--through thee alone
From sin and death we flee:
And he who would the Father seek,
Must seek him, Lord, by thee.

3 Thou art the truth--thy word alone
Sound wisdom can impart:
Thou only canst inform the mind,
And purify the heart.

4 Thou art the life--the rending tomb
Proclaims thy conqu'ring arm:
And those who put their trust in thee,
Nor death nor hell shall harm.

5 Thou art the way, the truth, the life:
Grant us that way to know,
That truth to keep, that life to win,
Whose joys eternal flow.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, should we leave thy hallow'd feet
• Title: Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Topic: Christ: Salvation Through Him

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The first stanza of Lord, should we leave thy hallowed feet is here placed before the four verses of Thou art the Way, to Thee alone.