African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#547

547. 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 Savior, 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
• Title: Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us
• Author: James Edmeston, 1791-1867
• Meter: 87.87.87.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 48:17
  ;
  John 10:4
• Topic: The Living Church: Marriage; Jesus: Guide; Marriage; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: MANNHEIM
• Composer: Friedrich Filitz, 1804-1876 (adapt.)
• Meter: 87.87.87.
• Key: E♭ Major