Keep In the Middle of the Road
W. J. Henry • English
Primary Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22
Verse 1
When you start for the land of eternal day, Keep in the middle of the road; No matter what you meet, never turn from the way, Keep in the middle of the road.
Chorus
Keep in the middle of the road, Keep in the middle of the road; There are dangers all around, Then let us all be found Keeping in the middle of the road.
Verse 2
When the clouds hanging low do the soul appall, Keep in the middle of the road; If you trust God and obey you shall ne'er faint nor fall, Keep in the middle of the road.
Chorus
Keep in the middle of the road, Keep in the middle of the road; There are dangers all around, Then let us all be found Keeping in the middle of the road.
Verse 3
If your friends should forsake, others fall by your side, Keep in the middle of the road; Be ever brave and true, and whatever betide, Keep in the middle of the road.
Chorus
Keep in the middle of the road, Keep in the middle of the road; There are dangers all around, Then let us all be found Keeping in the middle of the road.
Verse 4
Tho' the path may be narrow, it leads to the prize, Keep in the middle of the road; Be faithful, there's a crown and a home in the skies, Keep in the middle of the road.
Chorus
Keep in the middle of the road, Keep in the middle of the road; There are dangers all around, Then let us all be found Keeping in the middle of the road.
Verse 5
There is one way alone to the mansions of light, Keep in the middle of the road; Should you stray, you will be lost in the regions of night, Keep in the middle of the road.
Chorus
Keep in the middle of the road, Keep in the middle of the road; There are dangers all around, Then let us all be found Keeping in the middle of the road.
Scripture References
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