Hymn A Day: Does the Journey Seem Long? #127

This is a song I particularly love because it has been so relevant to me at the lowest points of my life and at times when I just need to refocus and remember in whom I have trusted when things get rocky.

Below is my rendition along with the beautiful lyrics. How grateful I am to have a Savior who can take me by the hand and lead me to new heights.

Lyrics

1. 1. Does the journey seem long,
   The path rugged and steep?
   Are there briars and thorns on the way?
   Do sharp stones cut your feet
   As you struggle to rise
   To the heights thru the heat of the day?
2. 2. Is your heart faint and sad,
   Your soul weary within,
   As you toil 'neath your burden of care?
   Does the load heavy seem
   You are forced now to lift?
   Is there no one your burden to share?
3. 3. Let your heart be not faint
   Now the journey's begun;
   There is One who still beckons to you.
   So look upward in joy
   And take hold of his hand;
   He will lead you to heights that are new--
4. 4. A land holy and pure,
   Where all trouble doth end,
   And your life shall be free from all sin,
   Where no tears shall be shed,
   For no sorrows remain.
   Take his hand and with him enter in.
5. Text: Joseph Fielding Smith, 1876-1972
   Music: George D. Pyper, 1860-1943
6. A link to the sheet music and lyrics here