Life was like a pathway, uncertain was the trial

1. Life was like a pathway, uncertain was the trial; Suddenly on hill top, suddenly in a vale The green and grassy meadows, did fade into desert sands, Fair and well known regions, led to the less familiar lands.

2. ‘Neath a heavy burden, along this lonesome way, Aimless I wandered, wond’ring what yonder lay; And when at last I gave up, in this path of shattered dreams Then I met my saviour, Who told me of higher themes