Hymnal for Church and Home ‎#231

231. Jesus, Life And Way To Heaven

1 Jesus, life and way to heaven,
Thee we have our promise given
And in Thee we will confide,
For among all earthly voices
Thine alone our heart rejoices,
Be Thou hence our Strength and Guide,
Be Thou hence our Strength and Guide.

2 Lead us thro' life's darksome mazes,
Lift us over the thorny places,
Shield us from the parching sun.
Grant us strength when faint and weary,
Comfort when the way is dreary,
Guard us till our race is won,
Guard us till our race is won.

3 May we follow Thee in meekness,
Help us overcome our weakness,
Melt our heart with grace and love.
Let Thy name be burned within us
So that naught from Thee shall win us
Till Thou callest us above,
Till Thou tallest us above.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, life and way to heaven
• Title: Jesus, Life And Way To Heaven
• Author: Chr. Richardt
• Meter: 8, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1927
• Topic: Following Christ
• Notes: Danish first line: Du, som Vejen er og Livet; Translator: J. C. Aaberg

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, life and way to heaven]
• Composer: J. P. E. Hartmann
• Meter: 8, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7.
• Key: C Major