p. 9 | Step by Step by J. M. Hopkins

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 8, 1902

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 79, No. 27.

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Step by Step

By J. M. Hopkins

J. M. HOPKINS

“O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.” Jer. 10:23.

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Ps. 37:23.

“Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps.” I Peter 2:21.

Step by step, O Saviour, lead us, Onward, upward, nearer thee, Step by step, our every weakness In the light of God to see.

Every sin spot, every plague spot, Every idol of our heart, Sinful pride, unholy passions, Help us bid them all depart.

Closer, sharper, though the testing, Give us grace for each and all, Lest, defeated in the conflict, From our steadfastness we fall.

Step by step, O blessed Jesus, Help us walk close by thy side; Step by step, O Holy Spirit, Be thou evermore our Guide.

Thou wilt surely prove thy people, Every heart by thee is seen. Wash us, cleanse us from defilement Till at last, all pure and clean, Thou wilt own us at thy coming, ’Mong the sanctified and blest, Hear thy voice of welcome saying, “Soul, enjoy thy long-sought rest.”