A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy ‎#442

442. When o'er the trodden paths of life

1 When o'er the trodden paths of life,
Backwards I turn mine eyes:
What varied scenes, throughout the road,
Awaken my surprise!

2 Thousands, to whom my natal hour
Imparted vital breath,
Just look'd on life, and clos'd their eyes
In the fast sleep of death.

3 Thousands, who climb'd to manhood's stage;
Safe through unnumber'd snares;
Travell'd not far, before they sunk
Amidst its thorns and cares.

4 Follow'd through ev'ry changing stage,
With goodness all my days:
Deny me not a heart to love,
A tongue to speak thy praise.

5 Ten thousand thousand thanks to thee,
Echo along the road.
O may I join those endless songs,
That fill thy blest abode.

Text Information

• First Line: When o'er the trodden paths of life
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1814
• Topic: Particular Occasions and Circumstances: Sickness and Recovery

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