Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Meter: 8.7.8.3 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: John 7:37 Lyrics: 1 Christ the Way of life possess me,
lift my heart to love and praise;
guide and keep, sustain and bless me,
all my days.
2 Well of life, for ever flowing,
make my barren soul and bare
like a watered garden growing,
fresh and fair.
3 May the Tree of life in splendour
from its leafy boughs impart
grace divine and healing tender,
strength of heart.
4 Path of life before me shining,
let me come when earth is past,
sorrow, self and sin resigning,
home at last. Topics: Christian Initiation; Future hope; Jesus Names and images for; Pilgrimage; Proper 25 Year A; The Third Sunday of Advent Year C; Water Used With Tune: EAST STREET
Christ the Way of life possess me