The Old, Old Way

Is your hope of glory bright?
Are you walking in the light,
Ever shining from the Savior’s throne?
Have you gone to Him for rest,
When your heart was sore oppressed?
Are you trusting in His arm alone?

Refrain

Are you walking in the light,
In the blessèd, blessèd light?
Is it shining in your soul today?
With a firm abiding faith
That will triumph over death,
Are you walking in the old, old way?

Have you taken up the cross?
Do you count the world but dross,
For the splendor you in Christ may see?
To His question, “Who will go,”
And His love to sinners show,
Will you answer “Here am I, send me”?

Refrain

Tho’ your foes may all unite,
Will you battle for the right,
And the wonders of the Lord proclaim?
Will you stand with courage brave
And the royal banner wave,
Shouting vict’ry thro’ the Master’s Name?

Refrain

O the bliss of those who trust
In the only wise and just,
And are looking for a home above;
If your lot with them is cast
You will anchor safe at last
In the haven of eternal love.

Refrain

Author: George D. Watson

Year: 1885

This hymn text is strongly associated with George D. Watson (1845–1918), a well-known holiness evangelist and author of many gospel songs from the late 19th century. The style, themes of 'walking in the light' and 'the old, old way,' and the refrain structure are characteristic of his output. Some hymnals list it without an explicit author or as 'anonymous,' but Watson is the most commonly credited writer.