Along life’s rugged, thorny way

December 30

Along life’s rugged, thorny way,
Keep praying, toiling on;
There soon will dawn a brighter day,
Keep praying, toiling on.
The trials you have had are past;
Bear patiently the ones thou hast;
If others come, they will not last,
Keep praying, toiling on.

All fears and gloomy doubts discard,
Keep praying, toiling on;
Faith never fails of its reward,
Keep praying, toiling on.
Hold firm and steadfast to the end;
From duty do not swerve or bend;
For help, on Him you can depend;
Keep praying, toiling on.

If griefs seem more than you can bear,
Keep praying, toiling on;
For praying lightens every care,
Keep praying, toiling on.
The Saviour has great sympathy
For struggling mortals such as we;
And He will give us victory-
Keep praying, toiling on.

Chorus
Keep praying, toiling,
Praying, toiling on;
There soon will dawn a brighter day,
Keep praying, toiling on.
     J. T. Latta