Current River

All the Way My Savior Leads Me

Words, Fanny J. Crosby, 1875. Tune ALL THE WAY, Robert Lowery, 1875.

First Verse:

All the way my Savior leads me; What have I to ask beside?

Can I doubt his tender mercy, Who thro’ life has been my guide?

Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in him to dwell!

For I know whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well;

For I know whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well.

Second Verse:

All the way my Savior leads me; Cheers each winding path I tread,

Gives me grace for ev’ry trail, Feeds me with the living bread:

Tho my weary steps may falter, And my soul athirst may be,

Gushing from the *Rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see.

Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see.

Third Verse:

All the way my Savior leads me; Oh, the fullness of his love!

Perfect rest to me is promis’d In my Father’s house above:

When my spirit, cloth’d immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day,

This my song thro’ endless ages: Jesus led me all the way;

This my song thro’ endless ages: Jesus led me all the way.

plate 1. The Current River as spring blossoms in all its glory.

Current River

plate 2. A dark, almost greenish blue points the way to springs.

Current River

plate 3. Deep hills and spring life still bring folks to Shannon County, simply to marvel at its beauty.

Current River

plate 4. Gaunt against the sky, a dead tree reminds us all things come to an end.

All photo credits: J. Heston. Location: Current River near Hartshorn, Shannon County, Missouri • April 8, 2010

dogwood petal Smyrna Baptist Church

All the Way My Savior Leads Me

(Smyrna Baptist Church near Ozark, Missouri) A few weeks ago, State of the Ozarks recorded Elias Tucker (Pastor Dale Grubaugh) singing as his wife Dannette played the piano.

Few sounds evoke memories of tradition, church, fellowship and the holiday season more than a strong voice and unadorned but beautiful piano playing.

As the music sounded out in the century-old church of rural Parch Corn Holler, a little bit of Ozark history was preserved.

Press play to listen for yourself...

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