The Upward Path

Come, walk in wisdom’s pleasant ways, For all her paths are peace; The narrow way that leads to God, Where toil and trials cease. Refrain Then choose today the narrow way, Where peace and safety lie; In all thy ways acknowledge Him Who watches from on high. There’s danger in the widening way That leadeth downward still; Touch not the poison of the cup The tempter waits to fill. Refrain The head is dull, the heart is weak, The hands are feeble, too. When alcohol with burning breath His victim doth pursue. Refrain From mocking wine come wickedness, And weakness, want and woe; While sin, and suffering, and shame, And sorrow, wait below. Refrain Then choose, O choose the upward way Of pleasantness and peace; The Lord shall then direct thy paths, Till days on earth shall cease. Refrain