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The King's Highway

William Cushing • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 35:8

Verse 1

I will tell what the Lord hath done for me, How He saved my soul, how He set me free; He hath drawn my feet from the mire and clay, Henceforth to follow in the King’s Highway.

Chorus

Glory, glory, Glory be to god my King; Glory, glory, I will praise His name, I will shout and sing; He hath drawn my feet from the mire and clay, And my soul is marching in the King’s Highway.

Verse 2

O the comfort and peace my soul hath known, With my heart in Him, in His love alone; ‘Tis the sweetest joy that the heart can sing, To feast each moment with my Lord and King.

Chorus

Glory, glory, Glory be to god my King; Glory, glory, I will praise His name, I will shout and sing; He hath drawn my feet from the mire and clay, And my soul is marching in the King’s Highway.

Verse 3

What are pleasures of earth to Jesus’ love? I have meat to eat that ye know not of; I will spend my days for my Saviour still, And hope forever in His bliss to dwell.

Chorus

Glory, glory, Glory be to god my King; Glory, glory, I will praise His name, I will shout and sing; He hath drawn my feet from the mire and clay, And my soul is marching in the King’s Highway.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • isaiah 35:8