Decision

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If pathless forests meet my view

Author: C. Austin Miles
Tune: [If pathless forests meet my view]
Published in 6 hymnals

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1. If pathless forests meet my view,
I will not doubt or fear;
What has been done that I can do,
My way shall be made clear.

Refrain
I’ve decided, Lord, that I will follow Thee,
Anywhere, anywhere,
Over the land or over the sea,
It matters not where it may be,
For I’ve decided, Lord, to follow Thee,
Anywhere.

2. No trackless plain my faith can dim,
Despite its vast domain;
But with my faith made strong in Him,
I’ll sing my glad refrain. [Refrain]

3. No sea too deep nor wide for me,
With faith shall I embark;
For He who walked on Galilee
Will safely guide my bark. [Refrain]

4. So anywhere and everywhere
In pleasure, woe or pain;
My cross alone I do not bear,
Nor do I trust in vain. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #1200

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Author: C. Austin Miles

Charles Austin Miles USA 1868-1946. Born at Lakehurst, NJ, he attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and the University of PA. He became a pharmacist. He married Bertha H Haagen, and they had two sons: Charles and Russell. In 1892 he abandoned his pharmacy career and began writing gospel songs. At first he furnished compositions to the Hall-Mack Publishing Company, but soon became editor and manager, where he worked for 37 years. He felt he was serving God better in the gospel song writing business, than as a pharmacist. He published the following song books: “New songs of the gospel” (1900), “The service of praise” (1900), “The voice of praise” (1904), “The tribute of song” (1904), “New songs of the gospel… Go to person page >

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First Line:	If pathless forests meet my view
Title:	Decision
Author:	C. Austin Miles
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	I've decided, Lord, that I will follow Thee
Publication Date:	1922
Copyright:	Public Domain