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11. Only Two Ways

1 There are two ways for trav'lers, only two ways:
One's a hill pathway of battle and praise;
The other leads downward; tho flow'ry it seem
Its joy is a phantom, its love is a dream
Its love is a dream, 'tis only a dream.

2 There are two guides for trav'lers, only two guides:
One's the Good Shepherd, e'en thro' the death tides;
The other, the serpent, beguiling with sin
Whose beauty external hides poison within,
Hides poison within, death poison within.

3 There are two homes for trav'lers, only two homes:
One's the fair city where evil ne'er comes;
The other, sin's wages, eternal and dread,
The fate of the lost ones, the doom of the dead.
The doom of the dead, the sorrowful dead.

4 Quickly enter the strait way, leading to life;
Shun the wide gateway of folly and strife.
The Spirit invites you this moment to come;
The Saviour is waiting to welcome you home;
To welcome you home, to welcome you home.

Text Information
First Line: There are two ways for trav'lers, only two ways
Title: Only Two Ways
Author: F. E. B.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance: Decision Day; Special Selections: Male Voices
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [There are two ways for trav'lers, only two ways]
Composer: F. E. B.
Key: G Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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