Laudes Domini ‎#684

684. The Narrow Way

1 Lord, thy children guide and keep,
As with feeble steps they press
On the pathway rough and steep
Through this weary wilderness:
Holy Jesus! day by day
Lead us in the narrow way.

2 There are sandy wastes that lie
Cold and sunless, vast and drear,
Where the feeble faint and die;
Grant us grace to persevere:
Holy Jesus! day by day
Lead us in the narrow way.

3 There are soft and flowery glades,
Decked with golden-fruited trees--
Sunny slopes, and scented shades;
Keep us, Lord, from slothful ease:
Holy Jesus! day by day
Lead us in the narrow way.

4 Upward still to purer heights,
Onward yet to scenes more blest,
Calmer regions, clearer lights,
Till we reach the promised rest--
Holy Jesus! day by day
Lead us in the narrow way.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, thy children guide and keep
• Title: The Narrow Way
• Refrain First Line: Lead us in the narrow way
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Backsliding; Christ: Leader; Christians: Conflicts; Declension, Spiritual; Faith: Aspiration of; Family Worship; Guidance, Divine; Walking with God; Wandering
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: VIA VITAE
• Meter: 7s, 6l
• Key: C Major