It's Not An Easy Road

It's not an easy road we are travelling to heaven
For many are the thorns on the way
It's not an easy road, but the Saviour is with us
His presence gives us joy every day

Chorus:
No, no, it's not an easy road
No, no, it's not an easy road
But Jesus walks beside me
And brightens the journey
And lightens the heavy load


It's not an easy road, there are trials and troubles
And many are the dangers we meet
But Jesus guards and keeps so that nothing can harm us
And smooths the rugged path for our feet

Chorus

Though I am often footsore and weary from travel
Though I am often bowed down with care
A better day is coming when home in the glory
We'll rest in perfect peace over there

Hi there. I'm looking for a hymn/song I sang back in the 80's at my catholic church in Rhode Island (St. Adian'). I believe some of the words are..."There's a road of life, streching out before us, there's a road of life, streching out behind. It's not an easy road, we are called to walk upon, but there's someone at our side, holding out his hand." Any ideas? Thanks!
Jamy