Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#601

601. 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.

5 When my work seems hard and dry,
May I press on cheerily;
Help me patiently to bear
Pain and hardship, toil and care.

6 May I see the good and bright
When they pass before my sight;
May I hear the heavenly voice
When the pure and wise rejoice.

7 May I do the good I know,
Be Thy loving child below,
Then at last go home to Thee,
Evermore Thy child to be.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, lead me day by day
• Author: J. Page Hopps, 1834
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: For the Young; Daily: Guidance; Guidance: Implored

Tune Information

• Name: EVER FAITHFUL
• Composer: Sir Arthur Sullivan, 1842-1900
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Key: G Major or modal