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Text:Lead Me, Precious Saviour
Author:Mrs. J. F. K.
Tune:[Lead me, lead me]
Composer:Mrs. Jos. F. Knapp. By per

171. Lead Me, Precious Saviour

1 Lead me, lead me,
Lead me, precious Saviour,
Into the narrow way,
Into the narrow way,

Chorus:
Fold me, fold me,
Fold me to thy bosom,
And may I never stray, oh, never stray,
And I will praise thee evermore, yes, evermore,
And I will praise thee evermore, yes, evermore.

2 I will love thee,
Ever, ever love thee;
May sinful thoughts depart,
Oh, take them from my heart. [Chorus]

3 Lead me, fold me,
Guide, and ever keep me,
And thanks my heart will give,
Dear Saviour, while I live. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Lead me, lead me
Title: Lead Me, Precious Saviour
Author: Mrs. J. F. K.
Refrain First Line: Fold me, fold me
Language: English
Publication Date: 1892
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Lead me, lead me]
Composer: Mrs. Jos. F. Knapp. By per
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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