The Father's Love

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Guide Thou my steps, I cry to Thee

Author: Ida L. Reed
Tune: [Guide Thou my steps, I cry to Thee]
Published in 3 hymnals

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1 Guide thou my steps, I cry to thee,
When clouds my pathway hide;
Then, Lord, I pray thee, help thou me
Press closer to thy side.

Chorus:
Tho' oft afflictions cloud my days,
'Mid all my griefs I'll sing thy praise;
For tho' my way shadowed be,
Thou still doest love and care for me.

2 Thro' darkest days I catch the glow,
Of thine unfailing love,
And still it shines for me, I know,
The night and storm above. [Chorus]

3 I shall not fall, when thou art near,
For thou my strength will be;
Nor cloud, nor shadow will I fear,
Thou still wilt care for me. [Chorus]

Source: The Voice of Praise: a compilation of the very best sacred songs for use in Sunday Schools and praise services #146

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Author: Ida L. Reed

Ida Lilliard Reed (Smith), 1865-1951 Born: November 30, 1865, near Arden, Barbour County, West Virginia. Died: July 8, 1951, Arden, West Virginia. Buried: Ebenezer Methodist Church, Arden, West Virginia. Reed is said to have written 2,000 hymns in her lifetime. In 1939, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers recognized her "substantial contribution to American music" by awarding her a small "weekly bonus." © The Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch) Go to person page >

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First Line:	Guide Thou my steps, I cry to Thee
Title:	The Father's Love
Author:	Ida L. Reed
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Though oft afflictions cloud my days
Copyright:	Public Domain