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Savior, Lead Me

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1 I do not pray that life be spent
On flow’ry beds of ease;
I only pray that Christ may guide
Across the stormy seas.

2 I do not pray that flow’rs may bloom
Along my pilgrim way;
I only ask that Christ may guide
My footsteps lest I stray.

3 If Thou wilt lead me by the hand,
And guide my trembling feet,
For Thee, O Christ, I’ll gladly drink
The bitter with the sweet.

4 What though my life be peace or pain,
’Twill only soon be o’er;
I want to walk the way that leads
To heav’n’s eternal shore.


Source: Timeless Truths #1015

Author: C. E. Orr

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Text Information

First Line: I do not pray that life be spent
Title: Savior, Lead Me
Author: C. E. Orr (1900)
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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