The Church Hymnal ‎#282

282. Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace

1 Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace
Our path when wont to stray;
Stream from the fount of heav'nly grace,
Brook by the traveller's way.

2 Bread of our souls, whereon we feed,
True manna from on high;
Our guide and chart, wherein we read
Of realms beyond the sky;

3 Pillar of fire, through watches dark,
And radiant cloud by day;
When waves would 'whelm our tossing bark,
Our anchor and our stay.

4 Word of the everlasting God,
Will of His glorious Son;
Without thee how could earth be trod
Or heaven itself be won?

5 Lord, grant us all aright to learn
The wisdom it imparts;
And to its heavenly teaching turn,
With simple, childlike hearts.

Text Information

• First Line: Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace
• Author: B. Barton
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Church: Holy Scriptures
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: NOX PRAECESSIT
• Composer: J. B. Calkin
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.