Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#411

411. Stepping in the Light

1 Trying to walk in the steps of the Saviour,
Trying to follow our Saviour and King;
Shaping our lives by His blessed example,
Happy, how happy, the songs that we bring.

Refrain:
How beautiful to walk in the steps of the Saviour,
Stepping in the light, stepping in the light;
How beautiful to walk in the steps of the Saviour,
Led in paths of light!

2 Pressing more closely to Him who is leading,
When we are tempted to turn from the way;
Trusting the arm that is strong to defend us,
Happy, how happy, our praises each day. (Refrain)

3 Walking in footsteps of gentle forbearance,
Footsteps of faithfulness, mercy and love;
Looking to Him for the grace freely promised,
Happy, how happy, our journey above! (Refrain)

4 Trying to walk in the steps of the Saviour,
Upward, still upward, we'll follow our Guide;
When we shall see Him, “the King in His beauty,”
Happy, how happy, our place at His side! (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: Trying to walk in the steps of the Saviour
• Title: Stepping in the Light
• Author: Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851-1920
• Refrain First Line: How beautiful to walk in the steps of the Saviour
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Christ: Example; The Christian Way of Life: Loyalty and Courage

Tune Information

• Name: [Trying to walk in the steps of the Saviour]
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
• Key: D♭ Major