Christ in Song ‎#177

177. Broad Is the Road

1 Broad is the road that leads to death,
And thousands walk together there;
But wisdom shows a narrow path,
With here and there a traveler.

2 Deny thyself, and take thy cross,
Is thy Redeemer's great command;
Nature must count her gold but dross,
If she would gain that heav'nly land.

3 The fearful soul that tires and faints,
And walks the ways of God no more;
Is but esteem'd almost a saint,
And makes his own destruction sure.

Text Information

• First Line: Broad is the road that leads to death
• Title: Broad Is the Road
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Invitation and Repentance
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MISSIONARY CHANT
• Composer: H. C. Zeuner
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.