Author: James Edmeston, 1791-1867 Hymnal: Common Praise #496 (2000) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Scripture: John 20:22-23 Lyrics: 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 Saviour, 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 with every passion blending,
pleasure that can never cloy:
thus provided, pardoned, guided,
nothing can our peace destroy. Topics: New Year; Lent I Year A; Lent I Year C; Proper 22 Year B; Lent Languages: English Tune Title: MANNHEIM
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us