November 21, 2015 (Saturday)
The hymn for this weekend is, “Stepping In The Light,” which was a favorite of Albert Lewis (1891-1985), who led the singing at the First Baptist Church of Kosse, Texas, where I was pastor 1959-1961. Brother Lewis was a tremendous Christian, who at the age of 16 raised all his younger brothers and sisters after both his parents died on the same weekend. The family lived in Mustang Prairie, south of Kosse. Later in life, when in his seventies, he was honored as “Father of the Year” by the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Abandoning his own future plans, he devoted himself to his younger siblings, all of whom received an education and everything that good parents would have provided. A wonderful man, indeed. He led the congregation in singing this great old hymn often. He certainly walked in the steps of the Savior.
Lyrics by Eliza E. Hewitt Tune by William J. Kirkpatrick 1890 Trying to walk in the steps of the Savior, Trying to follow our Savior and King; Shaping our lives by His blessed example, Happy, how happy, the songs that we bring. Refrain: How beautiful to walk in the steps of the Savior, Stepping in the light, stepping in the light, How beautiful to walk in the steps of the Savior, Led in paths of light. Pressing more closely to Him Who is leading, When we are tempted to turn from the way; Trusting the arm that is strong to defend us, Happy, how happy, our praises each day. Walking in footsteps of gentle forbearance, Footsteps of faithfulness, mercy, and love, Looking to Him for the grace freely promised, Happy, how happy, our journey above. Trying to walk in the steps of the Savior, Upward, still upward, we follow our Guide; When we shall see Him, “the King in His beauty,” Happy, how happy, our place at His side. |
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