Description
The old Hymn with a profound message is sung with heart by Jimmie McDonald on Kathryn Kuhlman's "I Believe In Miracles" program on CBS in 1973. Jimmie was Kathryn's most sought after solo vocalist in the 1970s.
The soul-stirring lines of the great hymn "Thy Way, O Lord" (sometimes titled "Thy Way, O Lord, Not Mine"), are attributed to Nina B. Jackson, written in 1921. The lyrics reflect a deep surrender to the divine, echoing Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane: "Nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done" (Luke 22:42). The music was composed by Edward C. Deas.
Following are the complete verses often found in The New National Baptist Hymnal:
Verse 1:
Thy way, O Lord, not mine,
Thy will be done, not mine;
Since Thou for me didst bleed,
And now doth intercede,
Each day I simply plead,
Thy will be done.
Chorus:
Thy will, thy will be done,
Thy will, thy will be done.
Incline my heart each day to say,
"Thy will be done."
Verse 2:
Thy way, O Lord, not mine,
Let glory all be Thine;
Keep me, lest I may stray,
Near Thee from day to day;
Teach me to watch and pray,
Thy will be done.
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 3:
Hide me from self, O Lord,
May I attend Thy word;
Send pride beyond recall,
Let each assailer fall,
Be Thou my all in all,
Thy will be done.
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 4:
Submissively I bow;
With strength and grace endow.
This weary, sinful heart;
Shield from each cruel dart;
May I from Thee ne'er part,
Thy will be done.
(Repeat Chorus)