
Hymnal: Laudes Domini #684 (1884) First Line: Lord, thy children guide and keep Refrain First Line: Lead us in the narrow way Lyrics: 1 Lord, thy children guide and keep,
As with feeble steps they press
On the pathway rough and steep
Through this weary wilderness:
Holy Jesus! day by day
Lead us in the narrow way.
2 There are sandy wastes that lie
Cold and sunless, vast and drear,
Where the feeble faint and die;
Grant us grace to persevere:
Holy Jesus! day by day
Lead us in the narrow way.
3 There are soft and flowery glades,
Decked with golden-fruited trees--
Sunny slopes, and scented shades;
Keep us, Lord, from slothful ease:
Holy Jesus! day by day
Lead us in the narrow way.
4 Upward still to purer heights,
Onward yet to scenes more blest,
Calmer regions, clearer lights,
Till we reach the promised rest--
Holy Jesus! day by day
Lead us in the narrow way. Languages: English Tune Title: VIA VITAE
The Narrow Way