All The Way My Saviour Leads Me

By Fanny J. Crosby

Lyrics

1. All the way my Savior leads me.
What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt his tender mercy,
Who thru' life has been my Guide?
Heav'nly peace, divinest comfort,
Here by faith in him to dwell!
For I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus fashions all things well.

2. All the way my Savior leads me,
Cheers each winding path I tread;
Gives me grace for ev’ry trial,
Feeds me with the living Bread.
Tho' my weary steps may falter,
And my soul athirst may be,
Gushing from the Rock before me,
Lo! A spring of joy I see.

3. All the way my Savior leads me;
Oh, the fullness of His love!
Perfect rest to me is promised
In my Father’s house above.
When my spirit, cloth'd immortal,
Wings its flight to realms of day
This my song thru' endless ages:
Jesus led me all the way.

Bible Reference

Psalm 23:2

About This Hymn

“All the Way My Saviour Leads Me” was written by Fanny J. Crosby in 1875, with music composed by Dr. Robert Lowry. The hymn was born out of Crosby’s deep reliance upon God’s guidance in her own life, a theme especially moving given her blindness from infancy. In its verses, she testifies to the assurance that Christ lovingly directs every step of the believer’s journey. The hymn acknowledges both the joys and trials of the Christian walk, but it emphasizes that no path is taken alone, for the Lord is ever present to comfort, strengthen, and provide.

The hymn captures the intimate relationship between the believer and Christ. Each stanza unfolds an aspect of divine guidance: the sufficiency of grace in daily life, the peace found in Christ’s presence, and the anticipation of eternal joy when the believer is received into glory. Its imagery echoes Psalm 23, where the Lord is portrayed as the Shepherd who leads His people beside still waters and into everlasting rest. This makes the hymn not only a testimony of personal faith but also a corporate expression of trust in God’s providence.

Since its first publication, “All the Way My Saviour Leads Me” has become one of Fanny Crosby’s most beloved hymns. It has appeared in countless hymnals across denominations, cherished for both its theological depth and its devotional warmth. Its message continues to resonate with believers who find in its words a reflection of their own experience of Christ’s faithful leading. For over a century, this hymn has strengthened hearts in times of trial and lifted voices in praise, pointing to the unchanging truth that Jesus guides His children all the way home.