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Many times I’ve longed to give up when tribulations did corrupt my life when I was young But then you told me I would be unworthy of your only son So from that day on I traveled along that old yet rarely used path And I was surprised to see that for centuries, people started out here then suddenly turned back And by and by I began to understand why they left this dark and perilous road For what lies ahead, more problems more dread, was only for God to know Yes the path is scary but I need not tarry, for I desire to see what’s in store for me And as I look about, I see the many mouths of the wolves snapping at my feet It was a horrific sound, but I stood my ground just as Jesus told me I should They gnashed their teeth and their eyes burned holes through me, yet they dared not move an inch from where they stood It didn’t dawn on me what held fast their feet until I felt the presence of his comforting rod And before I was overcome with fear, He whispered in my ear saying I am your protection and your Lord your God And on and on as I travel along that old yet rarely used path Many years the Devil hath preyed on my fears and tempted me to turn around and go back He told me how silly I was to fall so many times and still haven’t had enough And I said take thee leave for I know that surely God only count those times I got up I had passed many tests with complaints from the flesh, which time and time I had to abate But I had made a vow and no matter how or what I had to do, that promise I will not break I told you Lord that I will give of me wholeheartedly and accept my persecution for your name’s sake And though at times I may cry my steadfast spirit will not die as long as I know you’re worth the wait And while I wait for that day I’ll offer up my praise just as the trees and the mountains do And with your help I will forsake myself to take up my cross to follow you And I will continue your way until I hear you say that I am to be no more For I’ve pleased the Lord’s son for having done what I was indeed brought here for Until you appear and take up your dear ones to the King’s dwelling place I’ll tell those with ears to repent for the judgment is near as I ponder when I will see your face And on and on I will continue to travel along that old yet rarely used path And though I may not know where my feet are to go, as long as you’re leading me, I’ll never turn back
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