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Step By Step

Representative Text

1 I need not ask what time will bring
While to my Saviour’s hand I cling;
A song of trust my soul can sing,
For step by step He will lead me.

Refrain:
Step by step to the glory land,
My Saviour guides with a loving hand;
I go to dwell with the blood-washed band,
And step by step He will lead me.

2 I need not fear though dark the way,
For Jesus close to me doth stay;
Until the dawn of perfect day
Still step by step He will lead me. [Refrain]

3 Oft on my path falls golden light,
And blooming flowers greet my sight;
My Saviour’s love makes all scenes bright,
And step by step He will lead me. [Refrain]

4 I shall not have to go alone
From earth into the realms unknown;
My Lord doth ne’er forsake His own,
And step by step He will lead me. [Refrain]

Source: Revival Hymns: a Collection of New and Standard Hymns for Gospel and social meetings, Sunday schools and Young People's Societies #161

Author: Jennie Wilson

Wilson, Jennie Bain. (d. 3 September 1913). Obituaries available in the DNAH Archives.… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I need not ask what time will bring
Title: Step By Step
Author: Jennie Wilson (1905)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Step by step to the glory land
Copyright: Public Domain

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