The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#344

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:
  Isaiah 6:8

Tune Information

• Name: SURSUM CORDA (LOMAS)
• Composer: George Lomas (1876)
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.10.10
• Key: E Major