The New Year begins a new journey;
Just one step ahead we may see,
But looking to Jesus for guidance,
The way will be opened for thee.
One step at a time, simply trusting
The One who is holding thy hand,
The One who with infinite wisdom,
Each step of thy pathway has planned.
The Shepherd has marked out the pathway;
The end from beginning He knows;
But light He will give "As thou goest"_
One step at a time Jesus shows.
One step, but one step is sufficient;
Faith trusts in the Father above,
Who worketh all things for our blessing,
Whose dealings are ever in love.
If we walk in daily dependence
And near to His side, He would share
Each problem and burden arising,
Each trial, and conflict, and care.
He would comfort, encourage, and strengthen,
If near to His side we were found;
With goodness and mercy unfailing,
And blessings the path would surround.
Faith rests on the One who is guiding,
And trusts Him who goeth before,
Whose love cheers and brightens the journey,
Whose presence gives joy evermore.