The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#353

353. Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us

1 Lead us, heav'nly 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
Ev'ry blessing,
If our God our Father be.

2 Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us;
All our weakness Thou dost know;
Thou didst tread this earth before us;
Thou didst feel its keenest woe;
Lone and dreary,
Faint and weary,
Through the desert Thou didst go.

3 Spirit of our God, descending,
Fill our hearts with heavenly joy,
Love, all other love transcending,
Pleasure that can never cloy;
Thus provided,
Pardoned, guided,
Nothing can our peace destroy.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead us, heav'nly Father, lead us
• Title: Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us
• Author: James Edmeston (1821, a.)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 4 4 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Worship: Opening of Service; Names and Office of Christ: Savior; God the Father; Prayer of the Holy Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: GUIDE ME
• Composer: William Letton Viner, (1790-1867)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 4 4 7.
• Key: A Major