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Text:Father, Lead Me Day by Day
Author:John P. Hopps (1834-1912)
Tune:POSEN
Composer:George C. Strattner (1650-1704)

482. 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 tempted to do wrong,
Make me steadfast, wise, and strong;
And when all alone I stand,
Shield me with Thy mighty hand.

4 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
Title: Father, Lead Me Day by Day
Author: John P. Hopps (1834-1912) (1876)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Christan Life: Meditation and Prayer
Tune Information
Name: POSEN
Composer: George C. Strattner (1650-1704) (1691)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Incipit: 11112 34355 55671
Key: D Major



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