To Walk in His Will is Best

As I stood in the morn at the foot of the hill, 

With my spirit forlorn, unresigned to His will–

"Oh, dear Lord," I did cry, "I'm so weary today,

And the hill is so high—is there no other way?"

Then my Shepherd replied, "Though the pathway be steep, 

I'll be close by your side, and your feet I will keep.

I'll be holding your hand, and your strength I'll supply.

Till at even you stand on the hilltop so high."

So together we went, with His hand upon mine,

And I found sweet content in His presence divine.

Then my pathway seemed bright as we traveled along,

For my spirit grew light, and my heart filled with song.

At the close of the day on the summit I stood, 

Looking down at the way where my Sheperd so good

Had been leading me on; and it seemed not so steep

As it had at the dawn, nor the valley so deep;

For He leveled the road, step by step, as He led; 

And where dangers abode, He was always ahead.

So I learned on the hill, as I stood at the crest,

That to walk in His will is the way that is best.

—unknown