I traveled down a lonely road and no one seemed to care.

Sherfan · Post by **Sherfan** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:34 pm

I can't remember the name of the song that was played at my mom's funeral 30 years ago but one line in it . I traveled down a lonely road and no one seemed to care.

akeck · Post by **akeck** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:53 pm

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FOLLOW ME
By Ira Stamphill

I traveled down a lonely road and no one seemed to care,
The burden on my weary back had bowed me to despair,
I oft complained to Jesus how folks were treating me,
And then I heard Him so so tenderly,
"My feet were also weary upon the Calv'ry road,
The cross became so heavy I fell beneath the load,
Be faithful weary pilgrim, the morning I can see,
Just lift your cross and follow close to me."

"I work so hard for Jesus" I often boast and say,
"I've sacrificed a lot of things to walk the narrow way,
I gave up fame and fortune; I'm worth a lot to thee,"
And then I heard Him gently say to me,
"I left the throne of glory and counted it but loss,
My hands were nailed in anger upon a cruel cross,
But now we'll make the journey with your hand safe in mine,
So lift your cross and follow close to me."

Oh Jesus if I die upon a foreign field someday
'Twould be no more than love demands, no less could I repay,
"No greater love hath mortal man than for a friend to die,"
These are the words he gently spoke to me,
"If just a cup of water I place within your hand
Then just a cup of water is all that I demand,"
But if by death to living they can thy glory see,
I'll take my cross and follow close to thee.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:28 pm

Thank you. I love this song. My father sang this in church when I was a little girl, and it has been in my heart ever since. What a powerful hymn.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:53 am

I have always loved this song, now with the lyrics, I can sing it in church.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 7:48 pm

A great song with even a greater message.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:11 pm

Wonderful song with beautiful message. Take time to reflect on your life. Is your eternity secure?

jajiclan26 · Post by **jajiclan26** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:29 pm

I LOVE THIS SONG .THANKS TO YOU I NOW HAVE THE WORDS MY MOTHER LOVES IRA STAMPHILL BUT SHE HAD NEVER HEARD THIS ONE NOW I CAN SING IT FOR HER .