Author: James Edmeston Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.7 Appears in 357 hymnals First Line: Lead us, heav'nly Father, lead us Lyrics: 1 Lead us, heav'nly Father, lead us
O'er the world's tempestuous sea;
Guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,
For we have no help but Thee;
Yet possessing
Ev'ry blessing,
If our God our Father be.
2 Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us;
All our weakness Thou dost know;
Thou didst tread this earth before us;
Thou didst feel its keenest woe;
Lone and dreary,
Faint and weary,
Through the desert Thou didst go.
3 Spirit of our God, descending,
Fill our hearts with heavenly joy,
Love, all other love transcending,
Pleasure that can never cloy;
Thus provided,
Pardoned, guided,
Nothing can our peace destroy.
Amen.
Topics: Worship Opening of Service; Names and Office of Christ Savior; God the Father; Prayer of the Holy Spirit Used With Tune: GUIDE ME
Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us