Hymnal: New Christian Hymn and Tune Book
Date: 1882
Compiler: Fillmore Brothers
Publisher/Printer: Fillmore Brothers
First Line: Blessed Jesus faithful Guide
Topic: Invitation
Writer: M Wells
Composer: M Wells
Meter: 7s double
Tune: Guide
Hymn Number: 598
Page Number: 224, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsBless-ed Je-sus, faith-ful Guide,
Ev-er near the Christian's side,
Gen-tly lead us by the hand,
Pil-grims in a des-ert land,
Wea-ry souls, for-e'er re-joice,
While they hear that sweet-est voice,
Whispering softly, Wanderer, come;
Follow me: I'll guide thee home.
Ever present, truest Friend,
Ever near, thine aid to lend,
Leave us not to doubt and fear,
Groping on in darkness drear;
When the storms are raging sore,
Hearts grow faint and hope give o'er,
Whisper softly, Wanderer, come;
Follow me: I'll guide thee home.
When our days of toil shall cease,
Waiting still for sweet release,
Nothing left but heaven and prayer,
Wondering if our names are there,
Wading deep the dismal flood,
Pleading naught but Jesus' blood,
Whisper softly, Wanderer, come;
Follow me: I'll guide thee home.