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Text:The Right of Way
Author:Lizzie DeArmond
Tune:[There's a joy forever in my heart since Jesus came]
Composer:James M. Black

90. The Right of Way

1 There’s a joy forever in my heart since Jesus came,
Like a stream of sunshine night and day;
In my soul ‘tis ringing like a blessed, sweet refrain,
Since my Saviour has the right of way.

Refrain:
The right of way, the right of way,
Since my Saviour has the right of way,
His love divine I know is mine,
Since my Saviour has the right of way.

2 I have peace unmeasured, there is vict’ry in my soul,
All His love I never can repay;
Not in part, but fully have I yielded Him control,
Since my Saviour has the right of way. [Refrain]

3 Life is glad and happy, how my heart exultant sings,
He is with me evermore to stay;
I’ve a Friend unfailing in the mighty King of kings,
Since my Saviour has the right of way. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: There's a joy forever in my heart since Jesus came
Title: The Right of Way
Author: Lizzie DeArmond
Refrain First Line: The right of way
Publication Date: 1917
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [There's a joy forever in my heart since Jesus came]
Composer: James M. Black
Notes: Public Domain.



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