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Author: Lucena C. Byrum Meter: 12.9.12.9.6.6.12.9 Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Let me walk in the path which my Savior hath trod Refrain First Line: In His love let me hide Lyrics: 1 Let me walk in the path which my Savior hath trod, Let me follow so close by His side; For by trusting in Him I am happy and free, In the fold of His love let me hide. Refrain: In His love let me hide, In His love let me hide; For by trusting in Him, I am happy and free, In the fold of His love let me hide. 2 Let my heart e’er be fixed on my treasures above, Let the pleasures of earth fade away; For there’s nothing so lovely as Jesus to me, Let me ne’er from His love go astray. [Refrain] 3 Do you ask why I love Him the dearest of all, Why so freely I yield unto Him? ’Tis because He has loved me, and died on the cross, My poor soul lost in sin to redeem. [Refrain] 4 It is blessed to serve Him and do His good will, For so precious to me is His love; Let my talents and time all be given to Him, Till He calls me to meet Him above. [Refrain] Select Hymns, 1911 (Timeless Truths)

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[Let me walk in the path which my Savior hath trod]

Meter: 12.9.12.9.6.6.12.9 Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Andrew L. Byers Tune Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/My_Hearts_Desire); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (150); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (306) Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 55545 32117 65555 Used With Text: My Heart's Desire

[Let me walk in the path]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Dozie L. Teekell Incipit: 12333 33455 55556 Used With Text: In His Love

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My Heart's Desire

Author: Lucena C. Byrum Hymnal: Timeless Truths #609 Meter: 12.9.12.9.6.6.12.9 First Line: Let me walk in the path which my Savior hath trod Refrain First Line: In His love let me hide Lyrics: 1 Let me walk in the path which my Savior hath trod, Let me follow so close by His side; For by trusting in Him I am happy and free, In the fold of His love let me hide. Refrain: In His love let me hide, In His love let me hide; For by trusting in Him, I am happy and free, In the fold of His love let me hide. 2 Let my heart e’er be fixed on my treasures above, Let the pleasures of earth fade away; For there’s nothing so lovely as Jesus to me, Let me ne’er from His love go astray. [Refrain] 3 Do you ask why I love Him the dearest of all, Why so freely I yield unto Him? ’Tis because He has loved me, and died on the cross, My poor soul lost in sin to redeem. [Refrain] 4 It is blessed to serve Him and do His good will, For so precious to me is His love; Let my talents and time all be given to Him, Till He calls me to meet Him above. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 21:2 Tune Title: [Let me walk in the path which my Savior hath trod]

My Heart's Desire

Author: Lucena C. Beardslee Hymnal: Truth in Song #132 (1907) First Line: Let me walk in the path which my Savior hath trod Refrain First Line: In his love let me hide Topics: Abiding Languages: English Tune Title: [Let me walk in the path which my Savior hath trod]

My Heart's Desire

Author: Lucena C. Byrum Hymnal: Evening Light Songs #150 (1987) First Line: Let me walk in the path which my Savior hath trod Refrain First Line: In his love let me hide Languages: English Tune Title: [Let me walk in the path which my Savior hath trod]

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A. L. Byers

1869 - 1952 Person Name: Andrew L. Byers, 1869-1952 Composer of "[Let me walk in the path which my Savior hath trod]" in Hymnal of the Church of God Andrew Linnaeus Byers was born on August 26, 1869 in Albany, Illinois. Byers’ mother was song writer Nancy Byers. In 1890 he became involved with Daniel Warner & Barney Warren in evangelistic work; later joined the Gospel Trumpet publishing company as music editor for a year. He left that work because of health problems and worked as an evangelist and pastor in Idaho & Oregon before taking a pastorate in Sacramento, California, in 1934. He died on November 9, 1952 in Sacramento, California. His works include: Birth of a Reformation: The Life and Labors of D. S. Warner, 1922 NN, Hymnary.