Oh lord have mercy on this weary soul of mine 

   May I walk in your light everyday

   And when I've crossed that deep silent river

   I'll be happy in that home far away



I wandered away from the straight and the narrow

Driftin' like a ship lost at sea

No lighthouse to guide my weary footsteps

Til Jesus answered my plea



The lights are bright no longer I'm blinded 

From the bondage of sin I'm free

He lifted me up to join salvation

I'll live on eternally