It's Not The First Mile Lyrics & Chords

Written by Herbert Buffum and Doc Shanks

Verse 1

(D)It's not the first mile that you'll be (A)judged by,

For you may stumble along the (D)way;

But you'll grow stronger in faith and (A)courage

As Jesus walks with you from day to (D)day.



Chorus

(D)It's not the (G)first mile that's (D)so important

It's the (A)last mile when day is (D)done.

Then you'll see (G)Jesus in all His (D)splendor,

And He will (Em)have for you the crown you've (D)won.



Verse 2

Upon this journey from earth to heaven

You'll have to watch for the tempter's snare;

Just keep on praying to your Redeemer,

He will protect you with His loving care.



Chorus

It's not the first mile that's so important

It's the last mile when day is done.

Then you'll see Jesus in all His splendor,

And He will have for you the crown you've won.



Verse 3

There may be times when you have a burden

That grows too heavy along the road;

If you will let Him, the blessed Savior

Will be so glad to bear your heavy load.



Chorus

It's not the first mile that's so important

It's the last mile when day is done.

Then you'll see Jesus in all His splendor,

And He will have for you the crown you've won.

  

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