1 Savior, Thou my way shall be,
I will follow only Thee;
Be Thou near me night and day,
Savior, Thou, the only way.
Chorus:
Lead me on by night and day,
Savior, Thou, the only way.
Lead me on by night and day,
Savior, Thou, the only way.
2 Savior, Thou my truth remain,
Only Lamb for sinners slain!
Take away my guilt, I pray,
Savior, Thou, the only way. [Chorus]
3 Thou my life, my all shall be,
Make me, Savior, more like Thee;
Give me joy in endless day,
Savior, Thou, the only way, [Chorus]
Source: The Morning Star: a collection of new sacred songs, for the Sunday school, prayer meeting, and the social circle #99
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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