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1 BY faith in Christ I walk with God, With heaven, my journey's end, in view; Supported by his staff and rod, My road is safe and pleasant too.

2 I travel through a desert wide, Where many round me blindly stray: But he vouchsafes to be my guide, And will not let me miss my way.

3 Though snares and dangers throng my path. And earth and hell my course withstand, I triumph over all by faith, Guarded by his almighty hand.

4 The wilderness affords no food, But God for my support prepares,— Provides me every needful good, And frees my soul from wants and cares.

5 With him sweet converse I maintain; Great as he is, I dare be free; I tell him all my grief and pain, And he reveals his love to me.

6 Some cordial from his word he brings Whene'er my feeble spirit faints,— At once my soul revives and sings, And yields no more to sad complaints.

7 I pity all that worldlings talk Of pleasures that will quickly end: Be this my choice, O Lord, to walk With thee, my Guide, my Guard, my Friend.

1 How hurtful was the choice of Lot, Who took up his abode (Because it was a fruitful spot) With them who fear'd not God!