Scripture Verse

Thou wilt show me the path of life: In Thy presence is fullness of joy. Psalm 16:11

Introduction

Words: Liz­ette W. Reese, The Way­side Lute 1909, alt.

Music: Llan­tho­ny Ab­bey Hymns (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lizette W. Reese (1856–1935)

Lyrics

Glad that I live am I;
That the sky is blue;
Glad for the coun­try lanes,
And the fall of dew.

After the sun, the rain,
After the rain the sun;
This is the way of life,
Till the work be done.

All that we need to do,
Be we low or high,
Is to see that we grow,
Nearer to God on high.