The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1421

1421. Father, Lead Me Day by Day

1. Father, lead me day by day,
Ever in Thine own sweet way;
Teach me to be pure and true;
Show me what I ought to do.

2. When in danger, make me brave,
Make me know that Thou canst save;
Keep me safe by Thy dear side;
Let me in Thy love abide.

3. When I’m tempted to do wrong,
Make me steadfast, wise and strong;
And when all alone I stand,
Shield me with Thy mighty hand.

4. When my heart is full of glee,
Help me to remember Thee,
Happy most of all to know
That my Father loves me so.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, lead me day by day
• Title: Father, Lead Me Day by Day
• Author: John P. Hopps (1877)
• Meter: 77.77
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: NEW CALABAR, John D. Farrer, 1829-1919; POSEN, Georg C. Strattner, 1691

Tune Information

• Name: LYNE
• Meter: 77.77
• Incipit: 12213 45565 43421
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Magdalen Chapel Hymns, circa 1760
• Copyright: Public Domain