A sacred hymn with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Mary Ann W. Snowball.  YouTube video: Within Our Reach

Text:
Step by step, with ev’ry breathe, we climb the steep terrain
To meet our God on heaven’s mount, and know his sacred name.
Though the path is strewn with weeds and vision may be skewed,
Our footprints on the trail can show true purpose is renewed.
As He speaks his sermons on our mountains where He’ll teach,
Just step by step, with ev’ry breathe, He is within our reach.

As we are submissive and perceive our urgent need,
We recognize the Master’s plea to follow and to heed.
Godly sorrow brings about our true humility;
Repentance changes mourning to a gift which makes us free.
As He offers righteousness and clemency to each,
Just step by step, with ev’ry breathe, He is within our reach.

As we seek enabling pow’r through gaining heaven’s grace,
We serve with mercy in our hearts to see the Savior’s face.
Ev’ry step in our ascent assures us greater peace,
So we’ll be called his precious heirs, with love to never cease.
As we touch the mountain top, we’ve reached his sacred place.
Just step by step, with ev’ry breathe, we’ve reached his sure embrace.