Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Lead us heavenly Father lead us
Topic: The New Life/Aspiration
Writer: <no first name given> Edmeston
Composer:
Meter: 8s 7s and 4s
Tune:
Hymn Number: 842
Page Number: 496, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsLead 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.
Saviour! breathe forgiveness o'er us;
All our weakness thou dost know;
Thou didst tread this earth before us,
Thou didst feel its keenest wo.
Lone and dreary,
Faint and weary
Through the desert thou didst go.
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.