The Way, the Truth, and the Life

Thou art the Way; to Thee alone

From sin and death we flee,

And he who would the Father seek,

Must seek Him, Lord, by Thee.

Thou art the Truth; Thy Word alone

Sound wisdom can impart;

Thou only canst inform the mind,

And purify the heart.

Thou art the Life; the rending tomb

Proclaims Thy conquering arm;

And those who put their trust in Thee

Nor death nor hell shall harm.

Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life;

Grant us that Way to know,

That Truth to keep, that Life to win

Whose joys eternal flow.

George Washington Doane, 1824.