Timeless Truths ‎#1088

1088. 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 every 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. (1908)
• Refrain First Line: When I’ve gone the last mile of the way
• Meter: 10.9.10.9.9.9.10.9
• Scripture:
  Matthew 16:27
• Topic: Anticipation
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Last_Mile_of_the_Way); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (32)

Tune Information

• Name: [If I walk in the pathway of duty]
• Composer: William E. Marks
• Meter: 10.9.10.9.9.9.10.9
• Key: F Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Last_Mile_of_the_Way); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (32)