The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#439

439. Christ of the Upward Way

1 Christ of the upward way, my Guide divine,
Where Thou hast set Thy feet may I place mine;
And move and march wherever Thou hast trod,
Keeping face forward up the hill of God.

2 Give me the heart to hear thy voice and will,
That without fault or fear I may fulfill
Thy purpose with a glad and holy zest,
Like one who would not bring less than his best.

3 Give me the good stout arm to shield the right,
And wield Thy sword of truth with all my might,
That, in the warfare I must wage for Thee,
More than a victor I may ever be. ·

4 Christ of the upward way, my Guide divine,
Where Thou hast set Thy feet may I place mine;
And when Thy last call comes serene and clear,
Calm may my answer be, "Lord, I am here."

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ of the upward way
• Title: Christ of the Upward Way
• Author: Walter J. Mathams (c. 1915)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Matthew 4:19

Tune Information

• Name: SURSUM CORDA
• Composer: George Lomas (1834-1884) (1876)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Key: E♭ Major