I am the way.
John 14:6
Words: Abbie C. McKeever, in Songs of Glory-Land, edited by W. H. Burgett & John McPherson (Cincinnati, Ohio: W. R. Swan, 1880), number 20.
Music: Fisher Island W. H. Burgett, 1880 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Alternate Tune:
If you know Burgett’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Around the great white throne some day
Dear friends shall gathered be;
Around the great white throne of God,
Will I be there to see?
Refrain
Will I be there, will I be there,
When friends shall gathered be
Around the great white throne above?
Will I be there to see?
Around the great white throne, sweet thought!
I may be kneeling there,
For Christ has said there is a way,
It may be learned by prayer.
Refrain
Teach me the way, O Savior dear,
I am so weak; my prayer
Is that I may not go astray;
I want to meet you there.
Refrain