The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#406

406. The Last Mile Of The Way

1 If I walk in the pathway of duty,
If I work till the close of the day;
I shall see the great King in His beauty
When I've gone the last mile of the way.

Refrain:
When I've gone the last mile of the way,
I will rest at the close of the day,
And I know there are joys that await me
When I've gone the last mile of the way.

2 If for Christ I proclaim the glad story,
If I seek for His sheep gone astray;
I am sure He will show me His glory
When I've gone the last mile of the way. [Refrain]

3 Here the dearest of ties we must sever,
Tears of sorrow are seen ev'ry day;
But no sickness, no sighing forever
When I've gone the last mile of the way. [Refrain]

4 And if here I have earnestly striven
And have tried all His will to obey;
'Twill enhance all the rapture of heaven
When I've gone the last mile of the way. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: If I walk in the pathway of duty
• Title: The Last Mile Of The Way
• Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr.
• Refrain First Line: When I've gone the last mile of the way
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Testimony
• Copyright: © 1936, renewal extended by W. Edie Marks. Assigned to John T. Benson, Jr.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [If I walk in the pathway of duty]
• Composer: Wm. Edie Marks
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © 1936, renewal extended by W. Edie Marks. Assigned to John T. Benson, Jr.
• Notes: Now Public Domain