There are sorrowful hearts that are going your way

There are sorrowful hearts that are going your way,
Crushed by a burden of wrong;
If you wait on the Lord, He will help you today
To lighten the way with a song.

If your own weary spirit needs comfort and cheer,
If you are lonely or sad,
Let your mercies be counted, your praises ring clear,
Thus make your own heart be glad.

Unto each fellow pilgrim your feet overtake,
Blessing and brightness belong;
And it may be that you, for the Savior’s own sake,
May lighten the way with a song.

Chorus
Then lighten the way with a song,
Yes, lighten the way with a song;
For the dreariest days there is nothing like praise,
Then lighten the way with a song.
     Julia H. Johnston