In All My Lord’s Appointed Ways

In all my Lord’s appointed ways
My journey I’ll pursue;
Hinder me not! ye much loved saints,
For I must go with you.

Through floods and flames, if Jesus lead,
I’ll follow where He goes;
Hinder me not! shall be my cry,
Though earth and hell oppose.

Through duty, and through trials too,
I’ll go at His command;
Hinder me not! for I am bound
To my Immanuel’s land.

And when my Savior calls me home,
Still this my cry shall be,
Hinder me not! come, welcome death;
I’ll gladly go with Thee!

Author: John Ryland

Year: 1776

This hymn is commonly attributed to John Ryland (1753-1825), an English Baptist minister. It was reportedly written when he was 22 years old as he prepared to leave home. Some sources note minor variations in wording or later alterations by other editors.