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Text:Christ of the Upward Way
Author:Walter John Mathams
Tune:SURSUM CORDA (LOMAS)
Composer:George Lomas

344. Christ of the Upward Way

1 Christ of the upward way,
My Guide divine,
Where Thou hast set Your feet,
May I place mine;
And move and march wherever You have trod,
Keeping face forward up the hill of God.

2 Give me the heart to hear
Your voice and will,
That without fault or fear
I may fulfill
Your purpose with a glad and holy zest,
Like one who would not bring less than the best.

3 Christ of the upward way,
My Guide divine,
Where You have set Your feet,
May I place mine;
And when Your last call comes serene and clear,
Calm may my answer be, “Lord, I am here.”

Text Information
First Line: Christ of the upward way
Title: Christ of the Upward Way
Author: Walter John Mathams (c. 1915; alt.)
Meter: 6.4.6.4.10.10
Language: English
Publication Date: 1990
Scripture:
Tune Information
Name: SURSUM CORDA (LOMAS)
Composer: George Lomas (1876)
Meter: 6.4.6.4.10.10
Key: E Major



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