The Last Mile of the Way Lyrics
1 If I walk in the pathway of duty,
If I work till the close of the day,
I shall see the great King in His beauty
When I’ve gone the last mile of the way.
Refrain:
When I’ve gone the last mile of the way,
I will rest at the close of the day,
And I know there are joys that await me
When I’ve gone the last mile of the way.
2 If for Christ I proclaim the glad story,
If I seek for His sheep gone astray,
I am sure He will show me His glory
When I’ve gone the last mile of the way. [Refrain]
3 Here the dearest of ties we must sever,
Tears of sorrow are seen every day,
But no sickness, no sighing forever
When I’ve gone the last mile of the way. [Refrain]
4 And if here I have earnestly striven,
And have tried all His will to obey,
‘Twill enhance all the rapture of heaven
When I’ve gone the last mile of the way. [Refrain]
The Last Mile of the Way Hymn Story
“The Last Mile of the Way” is a hymn that was written by Johnson Oatman. It was first published in 1908.
This song talks about what those who have fought the good fight of faith will find Christ waiting for them at the end.
This song’s inspiration could be the message found in Matthew 16:27 which says, 27 “For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done”.
As the bible says we should not be weary in doing good for we will reap a harvest. We just need to press on when encountering difficulties and persecutions.
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