1 Why should life a weary journey seem?
Jesus is my light and song!
Why should I my cross a burden deem?
Jesus is my light and song!
All my way is marked by love divine;
Round my cross the rays of glory shine;
Christ himself companion is of mine,—
Jesus is my light and song!

Refrain:
Jesus is my light, Jesus is my light,
Jesus is my light and song,
Jesus is my light, Jesus is my light,
Jesus is my light and song.

2 What though foes at ev’ry step I meet?
Jesus is my light and song!
What though snares are ready for my feet?
Jesus is my light and song!
He was first of all to tread the way,
He was first to battle in the fray;
Now on him my ev’ry hope I stay,—
Jesus is my light and song! [Refrain]

3 When I come to Jordan’s rolling tide,
Jesus is my light and song!
When the waves like mountains override,
Jesus is my light and song!
Thro’ the flood his form shall still be near,
Thro’ the tide his voice shall sweetly cheer;
I shall Jordan breast without a fear,—
Jesus is my light and song! [Refrain]

4 When my feet shall press the other shore
Jesus is my light and song!
When life’s pilgrimage at last is o’er,
Jesus is my light and song!
Thro’ eternal years my song shall be
Of his love that set the sinner free,
Love that gained the victory for me;
Jesus is my light and song! [Refrain]