1 Never give up the right way,
’Twill brighten by and by;
In every time of trial,
The blessèd Lord is nigh;
Tho’ evil counsels darken,
And evil passions try,
Refrain:
Never give up the right way,
’Twill brighten by and by.
Never give up, never give up,
Never give up the right way,
’Twill brighten by and by.
2 Never give up the right way,
Tho’ narrow, steep and straight,
For at the end is shining
The Golden City’s gate;
And so, if sorrows darken,
And selfish pleasures fly, [Refrain]
3 Never give up the right way,
Tho’ tempted oft and long,
Remember who is near thee,
With hand so kind and strong;
Whatever then may darken,
Whatever fade and die, [Refrain]
Source: The Cyber Hymnal #16572