Scripture Verse

Increase our faith. Luke 17:5

Introduction

Words: Tho­mas J. Shel­ton, in Joy and Glad­ness, ed­it­ed by James H. Fill­more (Cin­cin­na­ti, Ohio: Fill­more Bro­thers, 1880).

Music: Ol­ve­ra Street James H. Ro­se­crans (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Shel­ton (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

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James H. Rosecrans (1843–1926)

Lyrics

One step at a time, dear Sav­ior:
I cannot take any more;
The flesh is so weak and hopeless:
I know not what is before.

Refrain

One step at a time, dear Sav­ior,
Till faith grows stronger in Thee;
One step at a time, dear Sav­ior,
Till hope grows stronger in me.

One step at a time, dear Sav­ior:
I am not walking by sight;
Keep step with my soul, dear Sav­ior:
I walk by faith in Thy might.

Refrain

One step at a time, dear Sav­ior:
O guard my faltering feet!
Keep hold of my hand, dear Sav­ior,
Till I my journey complete.

Refrain

One step at a time, dear Sav­ior:
Thou knowest all of my fear;
One word from Thy heart, dear Sav­ior,
And Hea­ven’s mansions appear.

Refrain