1 Go thy way, for this time, go thy way;
The convenient time may come by and by,
But I'll not heed the call of Christ today,
Nor listen to His tender cry.
Chorus:
Go thy way, go thy way;
The convenient time is future yet with me;
When the morning hours of life have passed away,
And the noonday comes, I'll call for thee.
2 Go thy way, for this time, go thy way;
'Tis the noon of joyous life now to me;
Let me not be hindered now, I pray,
When ready I will call for thee.
Chorus:
Go thy way, go thy way;
The convenient time is future yet with me;
When the noonday of my life has passed away,
In the evening time I'll call for thee.
3 Go thy way, for this time, go thy way;
For the world has thrown its shackles over me,
But when death comes knocking at my heart,
I'll listen, I will call for thee.
Chorus:
Go thy way, go thy way;
The convenient time is future yet with me;
When the evening of my life has passed away,
In the night of death I'll call for thee.
Source: The Morning Star: a collection of new sacred songs, for the Sunday school, prayer meeting, and the social circle #46
Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he… Go to person page >
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