By The Side Of The Road

Mac Wiseman

Now people who would rather live in splendor
Brag about their silver and their gold
People who would trade God's promise
For its treasure to hold
Now people who would rather live in mansions
People who would rather live abroad
But I'd rather have alittle log cabin
By the side of the road

I'd rather live by the side of the road
        And try to point souls to the blest abode
        Than to be a king or millionaire
        And live in mansions and bright array
        I'd rather do my neighborly deed
        Or help some traveler or a friend in need
        I'd rather live by the side of the road
        And help some pilgrim along life's way

I'd rather have a cabin by the roadside
Where the pilgrimage of man is passing by
Help to point souls to Jesus and that city on high
Every day I want to help scatter roses
Every night I want my light to shine abroad
With a welcome from my little bay wind
By the side of the road

* Refrain

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