
Author: William H. Burleigh, 1812-1871 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #422 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Lead Us, O Father, in the paths of peace Lyrics: 1 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of peace;
Without Thy guiding hand we go astray,
And doubts appall, and sorrows still increase;
Lead us through Christ, the true and living Way.
2 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of truth;
Unhelped by Thee, in error's maze we grope,
While passion stains and folly dims our youth,
And age comes on, uncheered by faith and hope.
3 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of right;
Blindly we stumble when we walk alone,
Involved in shadows of a mortal night;
Only with Thee we journey safely on.
4 Lead us, O Father, to Thy heav'nly rest,
However rough and steep the pathway be,
Through joy or sorrow, as Thou deemest best,
Until our lives are perfected in Thee.
Amen.
Topics: Assurance; Guidance; Pilgrim / Pilgrimage Scripture: Proverbs 3:6 Languages: English Tune Title: LANGRAN
Lead Us, O Father