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Text:Show Me Thy Way, O Lord
Alterer:Alfred B. Smith
Author:Anon.
Tune:[Show me Thy way, O Lord and make it plain]
Composer:A. B. S.

338. Show Me Thy Way, O Lord

1 Show me Thy way, O Lord,
And make it plain:
I would obey Thy word, -
Speak yet again.
I would not take one step until I know
Which way it is that you want me to go.

2 O Lord,I cannot see;
Grant me Thy light;
Darkness bewilders me,
Clouding my sight;
Hold Thou my hand, and keep close by my side:
I dare not go alone; be Thou my guide.

3 I cannot see Thy face,
Yet Thou art here;
When will the morning chase
My doubt and fear?
When shall I see the place where day and night
Shall come not, for Thy glory is its light?

4 I will be patient, Lord,
And do Thy will;
I will not doubt Thy word,
My hope fulfil.
How can I perish, if in Thee I hide;
Jesus, my Comforter, my Hope and Guide!

Text Information
First Line: Show me Thy way, O Lord
Title: Show Me Thy Way, O Lord
Author: Anon.
Alterer: Alfred B. Smith
Language: English
Publication Date: 1970
Topic: Assurance and Trust; Prayer
Tune Information
Name: [Show me Thy way, O Lord and make it plain]
Composer: A. B. S.
Key: E♭ Major



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