I listened to this song for the first time about 11 years ago when my son was born. He's now, well 11, and loves your work, brother. I'm really grateful for the truth, beauty, and goodness in your art. Praising God for you in 2024.
Summary: Married 18 yrs and 7 children. Brain cancer. Looking to die well and leave my kids with the same joy that I’ve found in Christ. This song captures exactly what I want them to know. Thank you.
I'm praying for you Bro. Bill, for God's healing now or later, His will. For His mighty Hand of Protection on the souls of your children, to bring them safely Home to Him and in the mean time to live the Abundant Life in our Savior, Jesus Christ.
The amazing part is you're love for your family is so strong that you don't even realize that you're that boy who's fought the good fight, and is about to find your way back home to Christ. Go home. I'll see you there as well in a bit.
From your words it seems you have that peace that surpasses human understanding. May God be with you continually and bless your paths and even heal you according to His will. In Jesus name, Amen.
So much of contemporary Christian music is repetitive and all about the good things. I love Andrew Petersons music cause he writes about real struggle and then the redemption that comes from God not us. I love his music so much.
Only Andrew Peterson can do a beautiful Christian video talking about the travails of becoming a man in today's society. Maybe' if we concentrated on raising our boys to show their emotions rather than bottle them up we would have fewer teenage boys in their early 20's lashing out at society. Thank you Andrew for singing about an issue which is not looked at thoroughly enough.
Praying specially for 4 souls that we deeply hope will find thier way back home..... true love awaits them, but they've convinced themselves it's hate. Thanks Andrew, for the reminder that they can always come back.
Today was my little brothers first day of school and in a way I can see How God our father looks at us when we begin to grow and he sees our first and mistakes. I’ve been walking with Christ 2 years and I’m not turning back ever! You who are struggling go back to the ancient paths and lash your heart to the ancient mast and you WILL FIND YOUR WAY ❤️
I just entered 20's... The song makes me cry every time I hear the lyrics... First kiss, first crush, the first time there's no one there to hold me... Just going through such situation... God lights my ways...
Really love this song. Encouraged me to walk the ancient road no matter what the cost. And to give me courage as a father to watch and support my sons as they find their way.
Thank you! Love your comments! Be there for them. They need you. My father died when I was 13 months old. I never knew him, but I miss him so. Cherish you sons -- and love them in every way that you can. Help them find their way.
The Lord found me....34 years ago, and I still feel like a little boy wondering out in the woods. Wanting to be 'grown up,' wanting to make the right choices in life, never wanting to hurt anyone, never wanting to lose anyone, never wanting to disappoint anyone, never not loving my family and friends....but here I sit, in the dark shadow of an old tall tree that has loomed over me for,years. The only 'Light' I see is the Light of The Lord, hanging on the 'tree' He bore; hanging on the 'Love' He has shown.
Thanks for being so transparent Glen. I think you might also like the song, "Man" by Reliant K. It really addresses the feeling of staying a boy too long.
Glen, I just read this, and it's been 3 years since you wrote it. It brought tears. I hope and pray you are finding yourself in the Light with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
I discovered AP a few days ago through his song "Is he worthy ?". I listened to it a hundred times and I "fell in love" with His music and His spirit, the Holy Spirit in fact. He is so humble and consecrated to God. The present song is also a gift from God, to help us along the way of life. We are so blessed through those gifted artists dedicated to the Almighty. May God richly bless you Andrew P. !!!
My children are grown and gone, and the trials for them have begun... It crushes me to have to watch it happen. I found this song, and was shocked at the honesty of emotion on Mr. Peterson's face... I felt like my own heart was reflected back to me there. I listened to to song and sang along over and over, praying for my children. Praying their feet will remember the way. Thank you. God be with you, brother.
My 18 year old son left now almost a week ago. He’s my only son, I have five girls and him. It’s been tough. I just found out yesterday wherever he is that he’s been sick and my oldest whose now 20 and expecting soon (she helped me in getting in contact with him) has been trying to convince him to go to the hospital and get checked. She said he looked like he wanted to cry. His stepfather (my husband whose been raising him for 11 years is very strict) it’s hard for him to show grace, mercy and compassion or even empathy and my son has struggled a lot with that. He hasn’t returned home and it’s caused a lot of turmoil in our home and marriage. Please pray for my boy and marriage and my family in whole. I suffer from many health problems and he didn’t wanna worry me he said. But yes he’s made many mistakes as kids do. However, God is merciful with us and we ought to be the same with our children. As his biological mother it’s been HARD. I go to his room and pray, grab his things and cry. But I know God is watching over him. I continue to pray over my husbands heart too that God softens it up, and helps him too because I know he too has alot on his shoulders. It’s been years of the enemy trying to separate our marriage through many form of ways. Please keep us in prayers and pray that when our son comes home it’s to a loving safe environment where he won’t receive chastising but instead Grace, love and compassion so he can be able to finally communicate without fear what has been leading him to do the things he’s been doing. Which thankfully have been minor. I love listening to all of his songs.
his is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16
I feel like I have lost my way and all I can do is lash myself to the ancient mast and trust that He will guild me through that door. I can't even hear this song without tearing up. I'm still a child at 47 lost and looking for the door back home. Marinatha!
Keep to the old roads, keep to the old roads, and you'll find your way. So true. Jeremiah 6:16 - Stand at the crossroads, and look , and ask for the ancient paths , where the good way is, and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.
I am always struck by the lyric "Lash your heart to the ancient mast." It hits me so hard. A reference to siren song from Homer's Illiad/Odyssey.It's a humble awakening that you aren't strong enough to resist so you do whatever it takes to keep from yielding...
William Gucker I’ m just now seeing your post as well. My prayers are with you and your family. God is good and He brings his children back home to Him. Love never fails. Blessings to your family.
I saw him sing this live, and he did an amazing job. He really loves the Lord and his family. It's true to see he means everything he says in this song.
Leann Klingensmith - Sure am. Repeatedly, but just noticed your question. As a mother of 3 grown sons who have more than their "fair" share of struggles, this song pretty much wrecks me every time I hear it. The same goes for his song, "Be Kind to Yourself." "Is He Worthy?" also moves me to tears, but for different reasons. Blessings
Still here in 2019. As my children are entering various stages from leaving for college to entering middle school to beginning to lose the innocence of early childhood, I pray this: Go back, go back to ancient paths And lash your heart to the Ancient Mast! And hold on boy, whatever you do To the Hope that's taken hold of you!
This song will forever and always bring me to tears, there is always one song on his albums that hit home with me. All of them can relate to me, but there is always one song that I hear when I most need it.
I’m going through some truly dark times right now, and when I hear this song it’s as if God himself is cheering this lost little boy on. Thank you Andrew Peterson from the depths of my soul, God bless you!
On Bebo Norman's retirement tour, Peterson dedicated this song to him. Then he jokingly sang, "When I look at you, Bebo..." The place was a mess with laughter. AP had to start over.
This had special meaning since my son is a Scout and I could almost picture him as the boy in the video. He's only a year from being a high school senior, but still seems so caught between "getting it" and being lost in his childhood. Beautiful song of hope and direction. Thank you.
Striking and hauntingly beautiful. I think of my 16 year old son. Just beginning to take those halting steps toward living his life. May the Lord be with him, and you.
This song saved me today. I'd like to purchase one of the lamps, to remember this time in my life. If anyone knows where to purchase them I'd appreciate it. Thank you, Andrew Peterson!
+Glen Pearl he's referencing the amount of people who have "disliked" the video. This is Kitt's humerous way of saying he likes this video and 12 people are wrong for disliking it.
A friend of mine was suicidal. This was his song. He enlisted in the Marine corps with the intention of committing suicide on his 10 day leave after graduating boot camp. In USMC boot camp, you don't get access to the outside world. No phone, nothing. This was the last song he listened to the night before he shipped out. After three months of training, he got sent home thanks to complications from the corona virus. He was 100 hours away from finishing. Funny thing is, my friend is a tryhand, and only would let himself die on a moment of success, not failure, so with the .45 to his head, he said "Screw it" and kept fighting, even though his greatest dream was death. Had he graduated, he'd be dead now. Last I checked, he'll be homeless the 15th of January. I hope he lets God teach him as much on this adventure as God taught him in the Marines on Parris island. His faith is stronger than ever.
I listened to this song for the first time about 11 years ago when my son was born. He's now, well 11, and loves your work, brother. I'm really grateful for the truth, beauty, and goodness in your art. Praising God for you in 2024.
Summary:
Married 18 yrs and 7 children.
Brain cancer.
Looking to die well and leave my kids with the same joy that I’ve found in Christ.
This song captures exactly what I want them to know.
Thank you.
I'm praying for you Bro. Bill, for God's healing now or later, His will. For His mighty Hand of Protection on the souls of your children, to bring them safely Home to Him and in the mean time to live the Abundant Life in our Savior, Jesus Christ.
The amazing part is you're love for your family is so strong that you don't even realize that you're that boy who's fought the good fight, and is about to find your way back home to Christ. Go home. I'll see you there as well in a bit.
From your words it seems you have that peace that surpasses human understanding. May God be with you continually and bless your paths and even heal you according to His will. In Jesus name, Amen.
Sarah Stuker Thank you for the update. May the Lord bless his family with His peace and comfort even now.
Cure for cancer, please research intermittent fasting and autophagy.
So much of contemporary Christian music is repetitive and all about the good things. I love Andrew Petersons music cause he writes about real struggle and then the redemption that comes from God not us. I love his music so much.
Only Andrew Peterson can do a beautiful Christian video talking about the travails of becoming a man in today's society. Maybe' if we concentrated on raising our boys to show their emotions rather than bottle them up we would have fewer teenage boys in their early 20's lashing out at society. Thank you Andrew for singing about an issue which is not looked at thoroughly enough.
And an understanding woman who knows what is up!
Praying specially for 4 souls that we deeply hope will find thier way back home..... true love awaits them, but they've convinced themselves it's hate. Thanks Andrew, for the reminder that they can always come back.
“You’ll find your way back home” are some of the most hopeful words I can think of. Such light.
Today was my little brothers first day of school and in a way I can see How God our father looks at us when we begin to grow and he sees our first and mistakes. I’ve been walking with Christ 2 years and I’m not turning back ever! You who are struggling go back to the ancient paths and lash your heart to the ancient mast and you WILL FIND YOUR WAY ❤️
I just entered 20's... The song makes me cry every time I hear the lyrics... First kiss, first crush, the first time there's no one there to hold me... Just going through such situation... God lights my ways...
You're not alone, many of us have gone through it, does get better as we trust Him.
You will make it...I believe in you
Really love this song. Encouraged me to walk the ancient road no matter what the cost. And to give me courage as a father to watch and support my sons as they find their way.
Thank you! Love your comments! Be there for them. They need you. My father died when I was 13 months old. I never knew him, but I miss him so. Cherish you sons -- and love them in every way that you can. Help them find their way.
The Lord found me....34 years ago, and I still feel like a little boy wondering out in the woods. Wanting to be 'grown up,' wanting to make the right choices in life, never wanting to hurt anyone, never wanting to lose anyone, never wanting to disappoint anyone, never not loving my family and friends....but here I sit, in the dark shadow of an old tall tree that has loomed over me for,years. The only 'Light' I see is the Light of The Lord, hanging on the 'tree' He bore; hanging on the 'Love' He has shown.
+Glen Pearl
I feel the same!
Thanks for being so transparent Glen. I think you might also like the song, "Man" by Reliant K. It really addresses the feeling of staying a boy too long.
read and sing the Psalms. Praise/lament/prayer!!!!
God bless you friend
Glen, I just read this, and it's been 3 years since you wrote it. It brought tears. I hope and pray you are finding yourself in the Light with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Oh my goodness. I have three little boys. Listening to this for the first time in 2021 America. I'm undone. 😭
Andrew Peterson is the Christians music platforms best kept secret. We love him.
I discovered AP a few days ago through his song "Is he worthy ?". I listened to it a hundred times and I "fell in love" with His music and His spirit, the Holy Spirit in fact. He is so humble and consecrated to God. The present song is also a gift from God, to help us along the way of life. We are so blessed through those gifted artists dedicated to the Almighty. May God richly bless you Andrew P. !!!
My children are grown and gone, and the trials for them have begun... It crushes me to have to watch it happen. I found this song, and was shocked at the honesty of emotion on Mr. Peterson's face... I felt like my own heart was reflected back to me there. I listened to to song and sang along over and over, praying for my children. Praying their feet will remember the way. Thank you. God be with you, brother.
My 18 year old son left now almost a week ago. He’s my only son, I have five girls and him. It’s been tough. I just found out yesterday wherever he is that he’s been sick and my oldest whose now 20 and expecting soon (she helped me in getting in contact with him) has been trying to convince him to go to the hospital and get checked. She said he looked like he wanted to cry. His stepfather (my husband whose been raising him for 11 years is very strict) it’s hard for him to show grace, mercy and compassion or even empathy and my son has struggled a lot with that. He hasn’t returned home and it’s caused a lot of turmoil in our home and marriage. Please pray for my boy and marriage and my family in whole. I suffer from many health problems and he didn’t wanna worry me he said. But yes he’s made many mistakes as kids do. However, God is merciful with us and we ought to be the same with our children. As his biological mother it’s been HARD. I go to his room and pray, grab his things and cry. But I know God is watching over him. I continue to pray over my husbands heart too that God softens it up, and helps him too because I know he too has alot on his shoulders. It’s been years of the enemy trying to separate our marriage through many form of ways. Please keep us in prayers and pray that when our son comes home it’s to a loving safe environment where he won’t receive chastising but instead Grace, love and compassion so he can be able to finally communicate without fear what has been leading him to do the things he’s been doing. Which thankfully have been minor. I love listening to all of his songs.
his is what the Lord says:
“Stand at the crossroads and look;
ask for the ancient paths,
ask where the good way is, and walk in it,
and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16
Thank you for this comment
The last sentence of Jeremiah 6:16 is, "But they said, 'We will not walk in it.'
I feel like I have lost my way and all I can do is lash myself to the ancient mast and trust that He will guild me through that door. I can't even hear this song without tearing up. I'm still a child at 47 lost and looking for the door back home. Marinatha!
Best gospel singer! Love his reality, and his music and his love of the Word is obvious.
Hope. Adventure. Purity. Solidity in faith. This song covers it all.
this singer seems real, hope he stays that way
Yep. I've known him for 23 years. He's the real deal.
I love the sequence about "lash your heart to the ancient mast" - such a poignant image...
And an awesome reference to the Odyssey!
Keep to the old roads, keep to the old roads, and you'll find your way.
So true. Jeremiah 6:16 - Stand at the crossroads, and look , and ask for
the ancient paths , where the good way is, and walk in it, and find
rest for your souls.
If you only knew what an impact this had on me. I needed this. Thank you. I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown.
I am always struck by the lyric "Lash your heart to the ancient mast." It hits me so hard. A reference to siren song from Homer's Illiad/Odyssey.It's a humble awakening that you aren't strong enough to resist so you do whatever it takes to keep from yielding...
Oh! I hadn’t thought of Homer’s Iliad /Odyssey- your right. ❤
I've felt so lost. This is what u needed to hear. 🙏
Married 17 years with 7 kids 14 and under. Brain cancer.
Comfort from being reminded of true things about my children's future.
William Gucker I just saw this. I am praying for you and your family.
William Gucker I’ m just now seeing your post as well. My prayers are with you and your family. God is good and He brings his children back home to Him. Love never fails. Blessings to your family.
The lyrics make me think of the person i married. I have deep compassion and some deep love for him. I wish him well. Beautiful song!
I saw him sing this live, and he did an amazing job. He really loves the Lord and his family. It's true to see he means everything he says in this song.
Such humility. Really refreshing to see in a contemporary Christian artist.
Anyone else here in 2018 ...and sobbing :')
Leann Klingensmith always
Praying for my son....in the trail of his life......so deep in the valley, I don’t think he can see up.
Chris Tomlin just released his version of "Is He Worthy?" which brought me to Andrew Peterson's original, and now here. So beautiful...
Leann Klingensmith - Sure am. Repeatedly, but just noticed your question. As a mother of 3 grown sons who have more than their "fair" share of struggles, this song pretty much wrecks me every time I hear it. The same goes for his song, "Be Kind to Yourself." "Is He Worthy?" also moves me to tears, but for different reasons. Blessings
Still here in 2019. As my children are entering various stages from leaving for college to entering middle school to beginning to lose the innocence of early childhood, I pray this:
Go back, go back to ancient paths
And lash your heart to the Ancient Mast!
And hold on boy, whatever you do
To the Hope that's taken hold of you!
He is referencing Jeremiah 6:16! I love it.
One of my closest friends grew up with Andrew and they're still friends today. They have lunch whenever his tours take him to Nashville.
A Song for sons and grandsons ………. God Cares, and So Do I …..
As a lover of the "old ways" and "roads that go ever, ever on" I truly thank you for this song
This song will forever and always bring me to tears, there is always one song on his albums that hit home with me. All of them can relate to me, but there is always one song that I hear when I most need it.
help us Lord to keep your eyes on you and continue to guide and bless us
Stumbled across this song tonight, never heard it before, brought some hope back that I’ll find my way.
I’m going through some truly dark times right now, and when I hear this song it’s as if God himself is cheering this lost little boy on. Thank you Andrew Peterson from the depths of my soul, God bless you!
On Bebo Norman's retirement tour, Peterson dedicated this song to him. Then he jokingly sang, "When I look at you, Bebo..." The place was a mess with laughter. AP had to start over.
this song is so calming. our cats fall asleep to it. this song is amazing!
this song means so much to me. thanks Andrew Peterson. it really helps especially since I always get bullied at school... thanks 😂
+colton urban Be strong Colton.
thanks :D
+colton urban I'm praying for you. Jesus loves you and so do His people.
Remember WHO (and Whose) you are inspite of others word and their need to feel stronger at your expense.
He is a God of the Misfits and the God who does not bully ! :) Stay strong !
I love your songs
This song makes me cry every time I listen to it.
The first time I heard this song was live. I cried so much
Reading the Wingfeather Saga to my kiddos and this song keeps playing through my head!
Just go back! amen
This had special meaning since my son is a Scout and I could almost picture him as the boy in the video. He's only a year from being a high school senior, but still seems so caught between "getting it" and being lost in his childhood. Beautiful song of hope and direction. Thank you.
It's so easy to love progress and modernity. Too often they mean little more than *transient*. I love this call to history and heritage. Thanks, AP.
Striking and hauntingly beautiful. I think of my 16 year old son. Just beginning to take those halting steps toward living his life. May the Lord be with him, and you.
This song saved me today. I'd like to purchase one of the lamps, to remember this time in my life. If anyone knows where to purchase them I'd appreciate it. Thank you, Andrew Peterson!
This is one of my favourite songs and clips from Andrew Peterson.
I have never been aware of you or your music until now. I am in awe. Love your style and your content.
Thank you, Brother Andrew. Your music is a tremendous blessing to me.
We need more of these @AndrewPetersonVEVO
Such a beautiful song.. Love is a wonderful thing, and I can't help but to cry every time I hear this song.
Good and simple video. Leaves, forest and music. Continue in this direction. Is a good and nice video. A heartfelt thank you!
The lantern is such a good touch.
Bao nhiêu năm rồi, vẫn là bài hát mình nghe mỗi khi bế tắc trong cuộc sống
Andrew your music i am so glad i have discovered its simply amazing really love your vocals very unique and feel every word you sing. God bless you 🙌🏼
This moved me to tears. So beautiful and so touching.
I'm speechless,this is SO true!!
This is one of my favorite songs. I am super happy there is a music video now :) :)
Excellent.
This song is beautiful.
You can play any of Andrews songs to the wingfeather saga
Thank you for this song.
this song is so meaningful to me.
I love this!
God Bless you Andrew love your songs.
glorious
I love this song so much! ❤️
I finally found my way
What a great song
LOVE LOVE LOVE AP!
12 people need to keep to the old roads.
Kitt Horton Just 12...that's all? Please expound.
+Glen Pearl he's referencing the amount of people who have "disliked" the video. This is Kitt's humerous way of saying he likes this video and 12 people are wrong for disliking it.
Exactly, well said TheSwift
A great song! Love this guy!
This somehow makes me think of Daniel going to Babylon.
True!
Wow! Another great video for another great song! Love your music and stories!
Beautiful. I just happen to come across this song, and I love it. thank you for making it
Thank you.
one of my favorite song.
Cool Deep Soft Sound :D
Beautiful and true.
Danke!
Schönes Video mit viel Power
Essa música é mt lindaaa😍😍
"Lash your heart to the ancient mast.."
Such beautiful words.
{{* *}}
Tão bonita música!
wow!
❤
Agreed!
Melodic.
A friend of mine was suicidal. This was his song.
He enlisted in the Marine corps with the intention of committing suicide on his 10 day leave after graduating boot camp.
In USMC boot camp, you don't get access to the outside world. No phone, nothing.
This was the last song he listened to the night before he shipped out.
After three months of training, he got sent home thanks to complications from the corona virus. He was 100 hours away from finishing.
Funny thing is, my friend is a tryhand, and only would let himself die on a moment of success, not failure, so with the .45 to his head, he said "Screw it" and kept fighting, even though his greatest dream was death.
Had he graduated, he'd be dead now.
Last I checked, he'll be homeless the 15th of January.
I hope he lets God teach him as much on this adventure as God taught him in the Marines on Parris island.
His faith is stronger than ever.
hey someone should help me out and put up a ttutorial on how to play this song, Its the first song I want to learn on piano, thanks and God bless :)
🌟🎶💟🎶🌟
Will you please do this video with lyrics?
Who directed & produced this video?
4:16
Is andrew Peterson sick?
It looks like his health isn't too good, right? I thought the same. He looks tired.
I'm pretty sure that piano is still sitting out in the woods😂😂
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The thing is I am completely certain that it is😂😂😂😂 No, seriously it's true.
Andrew just posted a photo of it the other day. It is still sitting in those woods.
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