Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Matthew 7:14
Words: J. H. Leslie, Precious Jewels (New York: C. M. Cady, 1878), page 9.
Music: R. A. Glenn (🔊 pdf nwc).
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Lead me safely on by the narrow way,
From the shores of time to the realms of day;
By the cross of Christ may I ever stand,
As I journey on to the better land.
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Lead me on, lead me on,
By the straight and narrow way,
Lead me on, lead me on,
To the realms of endless day.
With a shepherd’s care thro’ the night and day,
Keep me close to Thee lest I go astray;
Lead me safely on by Thy tender love,
Thro’ this world of sin to my home above.
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Thro’ the storms of life, ’mid the ocean’s foam,
Lead me safely on to my heav’nly home;
At the fount of life on the other shore,
Let me freely drink till I thirst no more.
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