Poems (Baldwyn)/Oh, long a Dark and Thorny Road
OH, LONG A DARK AND THORNY ROAD.
Oh, long a dark and thorny road I travell'd ere I found true peace; I thought my heart's desire was good, And yet my care could never cease.
The heart will lead us still astray; Each righteous wish is from above; And thus I heavy trod the way That else were joy and peace and love.
No more I rest on earthly stay, No more I trust my feeble powers: Christ is the true and living way; Vain is the righteousness of ours.
While thee I seek, my Heavenly King, Earth fades, nor can allure me more: Thy mercy I will ever sing, Thy goodness I will still adore.