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My Surrender

Gertrude E. Worthington • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 19:29

Verse 1

I have given up all to my Savior so dear, And His praises I ever will sing; And though all of this world should forsake me while here, To my Savior I ever will cling.

Chorus

He leads me each day in the heavenly way, So onward and upward I’ll climb; In the straight, narrow way, I’m determined to stay, Till I leave this old dark world behind.

Verse 2

I’ve received such great light, and its beams are so bright, That the past of my life’s way seems dim; I will walk in this light by day and by night, Still closer I’ll cling unto Him.

Chorus

He leads me each day in the heavenly way, So onward and upward I’ll climb; In the straight, narrow way, I’m determined to stay, Till I leave this old dark world behind.

Verse 3

I’ve done wrong by leaving the throng, Who abide in sectarian strife; But I’ve only come back where God’s people belong, From Babel I fled for my life.

Chorus

He leads me each day in the heavenly way, So onward and upward I’ll climb; In the straight, narrow way, I’m determined to stay, Till I leave this old dark world behind.

Verse 4

I have a good home in the fold of my Lord, Where His sanctified children all dwell; I am glad that I heard the truth from His word, And now with my soul all is well.

Chorus

He leads me each day in the heavenly way, So onward and upward I’ll climb; In the straight, narrow way, I’m determined to stay, Till I leave this old dark world behind.

Verse 5

Someday when my life and its labors are o’er, And my sheaves at His feet I lay down, I will meet all the saints on that beautiful shore, And receive a bright, glittering crown.

Chorus

He leads me each day in the heavenly way, So onward and upward I’ll climb; In the straight, narrow way, I’m determined to stay, Till I leave this old dark world behind.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 19:29