Christ of the Upward Way

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Christ, of the upward way, My guide divine

Author: Walter John Mathams (c. 1915; alt.)
Tune: SURSUM CORDA (Lomas)
Published in 25 hymnals

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	CHRIST OF THE UPWARD WAY (Presbyterian H…

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1 Christ of the upward way, my Guide divine,
Where Thou hast set Thy feet, may I place mine;
And move and march wherever Thou hast trod,
Keeping face forward up the hill of God.

2 Give me the heart to hear Thy 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 Thou hast set Thy feet, may I place mine;
And when Your last call comes, serene and clear,
Calm may my answer be, “Lord, I am here.”

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Author: Walter John Mathams

Mathams, Walter John, was born in London, Oct. 30, 1853. Early in life he went to sea; but on returning through Palestine to England he began to study for the Ministry. In 1874 he entered the Regent's Park Baptist College as a Student, and subsequently had a pastoral charge at Preston, Lancashire. In 1879, his health failing, he went for a time to Australia and other places. Returning to England, he became, in 1883, minister at Falkirk, Scotland, and in 1888, at Birmingham. Whilst a student, he published a small volume of hymns and poems as At Jesus' Feet, (1876). He is also the author of several religious books of a popular character, as: Fireside Parables, 1879; Sunday Parables, 1883, &c. His principal hymns are:— 1. Bright falls the… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Christ, of the upward way, My guide divine
Title:	Christ of the Upward Way
Author:	Walter John Mathams (c. 1915; alt.)
Meter:	6.4.6.4.10.10
Language:	English