When I trace the way He’s led me
Through the many years gone by,
Brought me through some sore temptations,
Sent me succor from on high,
Kept me in the hour of trial,
When the tempter’s voice was heard,
In my soul I’ve heard Him whisper,
Child of God hold fast My Word.
Then I’ve found the strength I’ve needed,
And my soul was filled with praise,
All temptations lost their power,
And He kept me in His ways.
When I look into the future,
Think of what I yet may meet,
Of the way the subtle tempter
Spreads his snares to, catch my feet,
Of his vile and subtle purpose
To entice me day by day
From the path where God has called me,
From the straight and narrow way,
Into what defiles the conscience,
Brings dishonor on the Lord,
Gives the enemy occasion
To blaspheme God’s holy Word.
Then my eye would turn to Jesus,
Seated on the Father’s throne,
Think of Him, my Intercessor,
Pleading for His feeble one;
And my prayer to Him ascending
Saviour keep me when I call,
Hold me by Thy mighty power,
Keep me or I’ll surely fall;
Put Thine arms of love around me,
Let me feel Thy presence nigh;
Keep me, Lord, O keep me ever
Till with Thee I rest on high.