Paul McClure - All the Way My Savior Leads Me Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
All the way
My Savior leads me
Who have I to ask beside
How could I doubt
His tender mercy
Who through life
Has been my guide
Verse 2
All the way
My Savior leads me
Cheers each
Winding path I tread
And gives me grace
For ev'ry trial
Feeds me with
The living bread
Chorus
You lead me and
Keep me from falling
You carry me close
To Your heart
And surely Your goodness
And mercy will follow me
Verse 3
All the way
My Savior leads me
O the fullness
Of His love
O the sureness
Of His promise
In the triumph
Of His blood
Verse 4
And when my spirit
Clothed immortal
Wings its flight
To realms of day
This my song through
Endless ages
Jesus led me all the way
Tag
Jesus led me all the way
Chorus
You lead me and
Keep me from falling
You carry me close to Your heart
And surely Your goodness
And mercy will follow me
Chorus
And You lead me and
Keep me from falling
You carry me close to Your heart
And surely Your goodness
And mercy will follow me
Tag
Will follow me
Tag
It will follow me
Refrain
All the way
My Savior leads me
Video
All The Way My Savior Leads Me | Simple Hymns | Official Music Video
Meaning & Inspiration
The Paul McClure rendition of "All the Way My Savior Leads Me," released on October 1, 2019, as part of the Simple Hymns official music video collection, offers a compelling reinterpretation of a cherished spiritual anthem. While rooted in the classic Fanny Crosby hymn from 1875, McClure’s version revitalizes the message of divine guidance for a new generation, bringing a fresh sonic landscape to timeless truths. The original hymn was born from Crosby's profound personal trust in God, despite her blindness, echoing a life lived in complete dependence on divine provision and direction. McClure’s adaptation honors this legacy, extending its reach by focusing on the active, personal relationship believers share with their Guide.
The song’s core message revolves around unwavering trust in God’s continuous leadership throughout life's journey, from earthly trials to eternal glory. Verse one immediately sets this tone, articulating a singular reliance on the Savior, questioning the very possibility of doubt when confronted with His consistent mercy and guidance. This resonates deeply with the spirit of Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." The rhetorical question, "Who have I to ask beside?" underscores the sufficiency and exclusivity of Christ's leadership, a truth echoed in Psalm 48:14, "For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end."
Moving into the second verse, the song elaborates on the nature of this divine leading, describing how God "cheers each winding path" and provides "grace for ev'ry trial." This paints a picture not just of direction, but of active support and encouragement through life’s inevitable complexities, reminding us of 2 Corinthians 12:9 where the Lord declares, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." The imagery of being "fed... with the living bread" is a powerful reference to Christ Himself, who proclaimed in John 6:35, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never go hungry." This highlights God’s complete provision, meeting not only our physical needs but, more crucially, our spiritual hunger.
The chorus serves as a powerful, direct address to God, articulating a profound dependence: "You lead me and Keep me from falling / You carry me close to Your heart / And surely Your goodness and mercy will follow me." This shift to a personal "You" intensifies the relational aspect of faith, inviting the worshiper into an intimate dialogue with God. The promise of being kept from falling speaks to God’s protective hand, while being carried "close to Your heart" conveys a tender, parental care, reminiscent of Deuteronomy 33:27, "The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms." The concluding line, a direct quotation from Psalm 23:6, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life," acts as an anchor, reaffirming God's consistent benevolence and unfailing love through every season.
Verse three further expands on the "fullness of His love" and the "sureness of His promise," grounding the experience of divine leading in the redemptive work of Christ. It glorifies "the triumph of His blood," a profound acknowledgment of the sacrifice on the cross that makes possible this intimate relationship and secure guidance. This ties directly into Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us," and Hebrews 10:19-20, which speaks of our confidence to enter God’s presence "by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way." The song effectively communicates that God’s leadership is not merely directional but is rooted in His boundless, sacrificial love.
Finally, verse four transcends earthly bounds, envisioning a future where "when my spirit Clothed immortal / Wings its flight To realms of day," the eternal song will still be, "Jesus led me all the way." This provides a glorious, forward-looking perspective, anchoring present trust in the ultimate hope of eternal life and communion with God. It speaks to the fulfillment of Jesus' promise in John 14:2-3, "I am going there to prepare a place for you... I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." The repeated tag, "Jesus led me all the way," becomes an anthem of everlasting gratitude, a testament to God’s faithful guidance from beginning to end, throughout life and into eternity. This song, in its enduring message and revitalized presentation, serves as a powerful reminder of God’s active, loving presence and leadership in the lives of His people, encouraging profound trust and worship.