Go Thy Way

Jesus Christ, the pure and lowly, 

Walking in the market-place, 

Passing through the vast throng slowly, 

With compassion on His face, 

Touched the leper with His healing. 

This was all He chose to say — 

Deeds, not words, His strength revealing- 

"Tell no man, but go thy way." 

Then another came, beseeching: 

"Lord, my servant lieth ill; 

Thy great power is so far-reaching, 

Thy word alone can do Thy will" 

Now the crowd began to ponder, 

Questioning: "What will He say?" 

Jesus checked their idle wonder 

With "Have faith," and "Go thy way." 

Onward then, dear Christian soldier, 

This the charge He gives to thee; 

Let each victory make you bolder, 

As His glorious power you see. 

Pray for faith from hour to hour; 

Do thy duty day by day; 

For this service He gives power; 

Trust in God, and "Go thy way." 

Annie E. Preston 

The Christian Treasury