The Last Mile of the Way
Words by Johnson Oatman Jr.
Music by William E. Marks
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Verse 1:
D A7
If I walk in the pathway of duty
D
If I work ‘til the close of the day
D D7 G
I shall see the great King in His beauty
A A7 D
When I’ve gone the last mile of the way
Chorus:
D B7 Em
When I’ve gone the last mile of the way
A7 D
I will rest at the close of the day
D7 G
And I know there are joys that await me
D A7 D
When I’ve gone the last mile of the way
Verse 2:
D A7
If for Christ I proclaim the glad story
D
If I seek for His sheep gone astray
D D7 G
I am sure He will show me His glory
A A7 D
When I’ve gone the last mile of the way
Repeat Chorus
Verse 3:
D A7
Here the dearest of ties we must sever
D
Tears of sorrow are seen ev’ry day
D D7 G
But no sickness, no sighing forever
A A7 D
When I’ve gone the last mile of the way
Repeat Chorus
Verse 4:
D A7
And if here I have earnestly striven
D
And have tried all His will to obey
D D7 G
’Twill enhance all the rapture of Heaven
A A7 D
When I’ve gone the last mile of the way
Repeat Chorus
