By the Side of the Road

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 a little log cabin

By the side of the road

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 pilgrim along life's way

Help to point souls to Jesus to 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