The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#215

215. 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 all other love transcending,
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 (1821)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Sunday after New Year; Submission

Tune Information

• Name: [Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us]
• Composer: F. Filitz, 1804—76
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7.
• Key: E Major