This contemporary song comes from Slovakia. Using the imagery of a journey, it draws the picture of Heaven as the goal of the pilgrim’s travel.
Words and Music: Lubomir Sartoris and Peter Makovini (Slovakia)
English Words: Lina Toth
Country: Slovakia
Language: Slovak
Lyrics:
Loving Lord, I stand, holding your dear hand; I thank you for your faithfulness in trials when all my strength is gone. Would you keep me safe, would you keep my gaze on Heaven's gates, and urge me to press on towards my end, my Home? Gladly I'll walk this road of thorns and sorrows, For I know: You walked this same road before. You carried all our evil deeds, our burdens and our needs, our loving Lord.
If I nearly fall, help me give my all to stand under the victory you’ve won through dying on the cross! You have set me free so that I can see and follow on the path that leads to life - the path you’ve walked before. Gladly I'll walk this road of thorns and sorrows, For I know: You walked this same road before. You carried all our evil deeds, our burdens and our needs, our loving Lord.
This is not a dream; I will see it gleam - an open gate that welcomes me to come into my rest and peace. And a smile will stay on my face all day; A new song will be put into my heart: My walk will be complete. Gladly I'll walk this road of thorns and sorrows, For I know: You walked this same road before. You carried all our evil deeds, our burdens and our needs, our loving Lord.