The New Church Hymnal ‎#254

254. The Last Mile of the Way

1 If I walk in the pathway of duty,
If I work till the close of the day;
I shall see the great King in His beauty,
When I've gone the last mile of the way.

Refrain:
When I've gone the last mile of the way,
I will rest at the close of the day,
And I know there are joys that await me.
When I've gone the last mile of the way.

2 If for Christ I proclaim the glad story,
If I seek for His sheep gone astray,
I am sure He will show me His glory,
When I've gone the last mile of the way. [Refrain]

3 Here the dearest of ties we must sever,
Tears of sorrow are seen every day,
But no sickness, no sighing forever
When I've gone the last mile of the way. [Refrain]

4 And if here I have earnestly striven,
And have tried all His will to obey,
'Twill enhance all the rapture of heaven,
When I've gone the last mile of the way. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: If I walk in the pathway of duty
• Title: The Last Mile of the Way
• Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr.
• Refrain First Line: When I've gone the last mile of the way
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Stewardship; Contentment; Funeral Hymns; Hope; Service
• Copyright: Copyright 1936. and renewal 1968 by John T. Benson, Jr., Owner All rights reserved. Used by Permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [If I walk in the pathway of duty]
• Composer: Wm. Edie Marks
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1936. and renewal 1968 by John T. Benson, Jr., Owner All rights reserved. Used by Permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain