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He Windeth His Way Through the Village

John R. Clements • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 14:13

Verse 1

He windeth his way thro’ the village, The hour is the closing of day; In quiet he’s seeking the mountain Where often he goeth to pray.

Chorus

He windeth his way thro’ the village; ‘Twas Jesus, the Saviour of men, His richest of blessings bestowing; He comforts today, just as then.

Verse 2

He windeth his way thro’ the village, With one and another to speak; To bring them rich bounty and blessing, Or some one neglected to seek.

Chorus

He windeth his way thro’ the village; ‘Twas Jesus, the Saviour of men, His richest of blessings bestowing; He comforts today, just as then.

Verse 3

He windeth his way thro’ the village, The multitude drawing anear; He dropeth some sweet word of comfort That sorrowing, sad ones may hear.

Chorus

He windeth his way thro’ the village; ‘Twas Jesus, the Saviour of men, His richest of blessings bestowing; He comforts today, just as then.

Verse 4

He windeth his way thro’ the village, The blind hear his voice and they see; The lame ones walk forth at his bidding; The sin-bound forever are free.

Chorus

He windeth his way thro’ the village; ‘Twas Jesus, the Saviour of men, His richest of blessings bestowing; He comforts today, just as then.

Verse 5

He windeth his way thro’ the village, And night casts her mantel adown; ‘Tis then, only then, he is able In quiet to pass from the town.

Chorus

He windeth his way thro’ the village; ‘Twas Jesus, the Saviour of men, His richest of blessings bestowing; He comforts today, just as then.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 14:13