The Master Leads

Verse 1

The Master leads, the pathway may be shadowed By clouds which hide the sun; But, oh, how sweet will be the hush of twilight When our day’s work is done.

Verse 2

His tender care will lighten ev’ry sorrow, And shield us from all ill; And with the dawn of heav’n’s eternal morrow ’Twill bless and guard us still.

Verse 3

The Master leads, oh, words of wondrous sweetness, To cheer the fainting heart; Till perfect faith, in its divine completeness, Shall bid all fear depart.

Verse 4

Our inner lives may be like buried treasure To all the world beside; It matters not, he will our progress measure, He will our footsteps guide.

Verse 5

The Master leads, on him alone relying We shall not blindly stray; His tenderness, compassionate, undying, Is new each dawning day.

Verse 6

Up to the heights of life and joy immortal He leads us safely on; With him we soon shall pass the pearly portal, Our life’s great battle won.