370. "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 forgive 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"
Author: James Edmeston
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Topic: Christians: Encouragements; Courage
Tune Information
Name: FENITON COURT
Composer: E. J. Hopkins
Meter: 8s, 7s, 6l
Key: A♭ Major



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