1 O take my hand, dear Father,
And lead Thou me,
Till at my journey ending
I dwell with Thee.
Alone I cannot wander
One single day,
So do Thou guide my footsteps
On life's rough way.

2 O cover with Thy mercy
My poor, weak heart,
Lest I in joy or sorrow
From Thee depart.
Permit Thy child to linger
Here at Thy feet,
Thy goodness blindly trusting
With faith complete.

3 Tho' oft Thy pow'r but faintly
May stir my soul,
With Thee, my Light in darkness,
I reach the goal.
Take, then, my hand, dear Father,
And lead Thou me,
Till at my journey's ending
I dwell with Thee.