Why should life a weary journey seem?
Jesus is my light and song!
Why should I my cross a burden deem?
All my way is marked by love divine;
Round my cross the rays of glory shine;
Christ Himself companion is of mine—
Jesus is my light
Jesus is my light
Jesus is my light and song;
Jesus is my light and song.
What tho’ foes at every step I meet?
What tho’ snares are ready for my feet?
He was first of all to tread the way
He was first to battle in the fray;
Now on Him my every hope I stay—
When I come to Jordan’s rolling tide
When the waves like mountains override
Thro’ the flood His form shall still be near
Thro’ the tide His voice shall sweetly cheer;
I shall Jordan breast without a fear—
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