Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Matthew 7:14
Words: Thomas L. Rhodes, in The Gospel Way, by Anthony J. Showalter et al. (Dalton, Georgia: A. J. Showalter, 1923), number 11.
Music: Nevado del Ruiz Thomas L. Rhodes, 1923 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Rhodes (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
There is a way that leads unto God,
And ’tis the same that Jesus once trod;
None in it walk till cleansed from all sin,
Ah! there are few who journey therein.
Refrain
Help us, O God, to make now our choice,
And in Thy love and service rejoice;
Loyal and true, O help us to be,
Till we are safe in Heaven with Thee.
There is a way, alluring and fair,
Yet it will lead to death and despair;
Sorrow it brings, no rest or delight,
Many it tread by day and by night.
Refrain
Which of these ways, O which shall we go?
Home to our God, or downward to woe?
We for ourselves must quickly decide,
And by our choice forever abide.
Refrain