I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.
John 14:6
Words: T. C. Horton, in New Soul Winning Songs, by Peter Bilhorn (Chicago, Illinois: Bilhorn Brothers, 1926), number 22.
Music: Allgäu Peter P. Bilhorn (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Horton’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Thus saith the Lord, I am the way,
For sinful men lost, and astray,
Who’ve wandered from the narrow path
And brought upon them righteous wrath.
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Rejoice! Rejoice! the way is clear.
Give God the praise, for Christ is here.
Accept Him now, for Truth is He,
And live thro’ all eternity.
Thus saith the Lord, I am the truth,
I loved thee from thy days of youth,
I suffered, bled and died for thee,
That thou might’st live eternally.
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Thus saith the Lord, I am the life,
I came to save the world from strife,
I am the life, the truth, the way,
Whoever will, may come today.
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Thus saith the Lord, I am the door,
With heart of love, I thee implore,
Come enter in, the door swings wide;
I am thy Lord, once crucified.
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