421b. Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us

1 Lead us, heavenly 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
Every 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 with every passion blending,
Pleasure that can never cloy:
Thus provided,
Pardoned, guided,
Nothing can our peace destroy.

Text Information
First Line: Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Title: Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Author: J. Edmeston (1821)
Meter: 8.7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1894
Topic: Guidance
Notes: Tune name in index: BENEDIC ANIMA
Tune Information
Name: [Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us]
Composer: Sir John Goss, Mus. Doc.
Meter: 8.7.
Key: E Major



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