One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism ‎#629

629. The Last Mile of the Way

1 If I walk in the pathway of duty,
If I work till the close of the day,
I shall see the great King in His beauty
When I've gone the last mile of the way.

Refrain:
When I've gone the last mile of the way,
I will rest at the close of the day,
And I know there are joys that await me
When I've gone the last mile of the way.

2 If for Christ I proclaim the glad story,
If I seek for His sheep gone astray,
I am sure He will show me His glory
When I've gone the last mile of the way. [Refrain]

3 Here the dearest of ties we must sever,
Tears of sorrow are seen ev'ry day,
But no sickness, no sighing forever
When I've gone the last mile of the way. [Refrain]

4 And if here I have earnestly striven,
And have tried all His will to obey,
'Twill enhance all the rapture of heaven
When I've gone the last mile of the way. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: If I walk in the pathway of duty
• Title: The Last Mile of the Way
• Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1922
• Refrain First Line: When I've gone the last mile of the way
• Meter: 10 9 10 9 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Topic: The Gospel in the Christian Life: Eternal Life; Commitment/Dedication; Discipleship; Eternal Life; Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: LAST MILE
• Composer: William E. Marks, 1872-1954
• Meter: 10 9 10 9 with refrain
• Key: F Major or modal