Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 ‎#94

94. The Lord Knoweth the Way

1 The mountain-path is rough and steep,
The Lord knoweth the way;
His mighty arm my steps will keep,
The Lord knoweth the way;
And while I in his love abide,
And ev’ry need to him confide,
He says my feet shall never slide,
The Lord knoweth the way.

Refrain:
He’ll walk beside me,
He’ll gently guide me,
My Saviour knoweth the way;
Oh, let me to his hand cling fast
Till earthly ills are overpast,
And I shall reach his home at last,
The Lord knoweth the way.

2 Thro’ sunshine bright or shadows dim,
The Lord knoweth the way;
I’ll leave the planning all to him,
The Lord knoweth the way;
Amid the windings of the road,
He’ll choose the course, he’ll lift the load,
And lead me to his blessed side,
The Lord knoweth the way. [Refrain]

3 I’ll follow still the blood-stained track,
The Lord knoweth the way;
And “no good thing” my soul shall lack,
The Lord knoweth the way;
Then up and on, from vale to hill,
Surrendered to my Saviour’s will,
His blessed purpose he’ll fulfill,
The Lord knoweth the way. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The mountain-path is rough and steep
• Title: The Lord Knoweth the Way
• Author: E. E. Hewitt
• Refrain First Line: He’ll walk beside me
• Publication Date: 1897
• Scripture:
  Psalm 1:6

Tune Information

• Name: [The mountain-path is rough and steep]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney