Promotion's Path

"Promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.  But God is the Judge: He putteth down one, and setteth up another" (Psalm 75:6,7).  "Get wisdom… Exalt her, and she shall promote thee… I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths… Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.  Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil" (Proverbs 4:7,8,11,26,27).  "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth" (3 John 4). 

Promotion comes not from the east,

Or from the west, or from the south,

But God still raises up the least,

And silences the boasting mouth. 

The wisdom that our God will give

Directs our feet upon His path

And teaches us to daily live

For Christ, who rescued us from wrath. 

It is not wise for us to wander

By straying from God's perfect will. 

It is our wisdom now to ponder

His purpose that we should fulfill. 

O Lord, no greater joy is found

Than in the path that gives You pleasure.

It's there promotion will abound,

For in Your joy, we find our treasure.