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Text:Lead Me, Lord, Lead Me in Thy Righteousness
Author (st. 1):Samuel S. Wesley, 1810-1876
Author (st. 2):George F. Strickling
Tune:LEAD ME, LORD
Composer:Samuel S. Wesley, 1810-1876

727. Lead Me, Lord, Lead Me in Thy Righteousness

1 Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness,
make thy way plain before my face.
For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord only,
that makest me dwell in safety.

2 Teach me, Lord, teach me truly how to live,
that I may come to know thee,
and in thy presence serve thee with gladness,
and sing songs of praise to thy glory.

Text Information
First Line: Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness
Title: Lead Me, Lord, Lead Me in Thy Righteousness
Author (st. 1): Samuel S. Wesley, 1810-1876
Author (st. 2): George F. Strickling
Meter: 10.8.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1990
Scripture: ;
Topic: Supplication; Service Music: Prayers
Tune Information
Name: LEAD ME, LORD
Composer: Samuel S. Wesley, 1810-1876
Meter: 10.8.
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Tune © E. C. Schirmer, Inc. Used by permission.



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