What lonely men were the great prophets of Israel! John the Baptist stood alone from the crowd! Paul had to say, “Everyone deserted me” (2 Timothy 4:16). And who was ever more alone than the Lord Jesus?

Victory for God is never won by the multitude. The man who dares to go where others hold back will find himself alone, but he will see the glory of God, and enter into the secrets of eternity. GORDON WATT

I go alone Upon the narrow way that leads Through shadowed valleys, over rocky heights, To glorious plains beyond; And sometimes when the way is very lone I cry out for companionship, and long For fellow-travelers on the toilsome path, Until a Voice of sweetest music whispers, “My grace sufficient is, no other guide thou needst but Me.” And then the path grows brighter as I go alone.

My Savior knows The way I take. Himself has trod The selfsame road. He knows each stone, Temptations, pitfalls hid by blossoms fair, The hour of darkness that my life must share, The wilderness of sorrow, doubt, and fear, Renunciation’s agony, and every pang Of loneliness and labor’s wear; enough for me That He has known it all, that now He stays To strengthen, guide and help me. I am glad My Savior knows.

Thy will be done Whether on pleasant paths I walk along, Or crouch amid the lightnings of the storm, Whether for me the larks of springtime sing, Or winter’s icy blasts my being sting; Whatever Thou dost send is best for me, With joyful heart I take it all from Thee, Rejoicing in Thy sovereignty, and pray That Thou wilt lead me on my upward way; The road grows smoother as I travel on. Thy will be done.

The lone wolf travels a lonely path, but he beats the pack to the kill!