Author: Jennie B. Wilson, 1856-1913 Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11340 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.7 First Line: There’s a royal highway leading Refrain First Line: O the blessed royal road, Lyrics: 1 There’s a royal highway leading
To the King’s sublime abode;
And I seek a home in glory,
Walking in that royal road.
Refrain:
O the blessèd royal road,
O the blessèd royal road;
Will you go with me to glory,
Walking in the royal road?
2 O’er the highway Jesus traveled,
Up the hill of Calvary trod,
That He might a path make open,
Leading to the throne of God. [Refrain]
3 As I journey o’er the highway
To the country of my king,
Oft by faith I hear the echo
From the land where angels sing. [Refrain]
4 Oft a glad, entrancing vision
To my spirit is bestowed;
’Tis the city, bright, eternal,
Whither leads the royal road. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: TEMPE
The Royal Road