Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#595

595. 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;
through the dreary desert, weary,
in obedience 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
• Author: J. Edmeston (1791-1867)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God's Church: Doxology, Glory to God; The Remnant of Israel; Trinity Sunday: The Trinity; Pentecost 4: The Freedom God Gives
• Notes: See also revised version, 525

Tune Information

• Name: MANNHEIM
• Composer: F. Filitz (1804-1876)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Key: E Major