1. All the way my savior leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who thro' life has been my guide? Heav'nly peace divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell! For I know whate'er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well; For I know whate'er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well. 2. All the way my Savior leads me; Cheers each winding path I tread, Gives me grace for ev'ry trial, Feeds me with the living bread; Tho' my weary steps may falter, And my soul athirst may be, Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see; Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see. 3. All the way, my Savior leads me; Oh, the fullness of His love! Perfect rest to me is promised In my Father's house above: When my spirit, clothed immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day, This my song thro' endless ages: Jesus led me all the way; This my song thro' endless ages: Jesus led me all the way.
Lyrics:
Frances Jane (Fanny J.) Crosby
Music:
Robert Wadsworth Lowry
Tune: ALL THE WAY
Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
Fanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915
This beloved hymn came from the grateful heart of Fanny Crosby after she had received a direct answer to her prayer. One day when she desperately needed five dollars and had no idea where she could obtain it, Fanny followed her usual custom and began to pray about the matter. A few minutes later a stranger appeared at her door with the exact amount. “I have no way of accounting for this,” she said, “except to believe that God put it into the heart of this good man to bring the money. My first thought was that it is so wonderful the way the Lord leads me, I immediately wrote the poem and Dr. Lowry set it to music.” The hymn was first published in 1875.
No one knows the importance of guided steps as much as a blind person like Fanny Crosby, who lost her sight at six weeks of age through improper medical treatment. A sightless person is keenly aware that there will be stumbling and uncertainty as he continues on his way. As Fanny wrote, “Cheers each winding path I tread, gives me grace for every trial,” she has reminded us that God has never promised to keep us from hard places or obstacles in life. He has assured us, however, that He will go with us, guide each step, and give the necessary grace.