Walking by Faith by John Newton

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Feb 8, 1906

Walking by Faith

By John Newton

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Some cordial from his Word he brings, Whenever my feeble spirit faints; At once my soul revives and sings, And yields no more to sad complaints.

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!

— John Newton.