You Were There

When I was walking in pain and agony, You were there to ease my suffering. When I was walking in sorrow, You were there to comfort me. When I was walking without hope, You filled my heart and soul anew. When I was walking alone and friendless, You were there to hold my hand. When I was walking afraid and in fear, You were there to give me courage. When I was weak and could not walk, You gave me strength to stand again. Always, when I have walked in the shadows of life, You have been there to lead me to sunlight. As I start on the path today, Lead me, Lead me . . . I pray.