The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11440

11440. A Light Along The Way

1 The Lord hath made this world of ours
Most beautiful and bright:
The golden sun to rule by day,
The moon and stars by night;
But souls are wand’ring far from Him,
In darkened paths astray;
So make me, Savior, more and more,
A light along the way.

Refrain:
A light along the way,
Make me, dear Lord, I pray;
Love’s happy rays
Show forth Thy praise,
A light along the way.
A light along the way,
Make me, dear Lord, I pray;
Love’s happy rays
Show forth Thy praise,
A light along the way.

2 So many need a helping hand,
A kindly word of cheer,
To tell them of the mighty Friend
Whose grace is always near.
O make me prompt to hear Thy voice,
And ready to obey,
That I may be, to saddened hearts,
A light along the way. [Refrain]

3 Some lives shine out like beacons grand,
Some seem but candles small,
But if we truly shine for Him,
The Lord hath need of all.
O may His Spirit fill my soul
And lead me, day by day,
That, tho’ unworthy, I shall be
A light along the way. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord hath made this world of ours
• Title: A Light Along The Way
• Author: Eliza Edmunds Hewitt
• Refrain First Line: A light along the way
• Language: English
• Source: Songs of Christian Service, by William J. Kirkpatrick and Henry L. Gilmour (Philadelphia: Hall-Mack, 1903)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [The Lord hath made this world of ours]
• Composer: Joseph Lincoln Hall
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain