Author: J. Edmeston Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #215 (1913) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Lyrics: 1 Lead 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.
2 Savior, 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. Topics: The Church Year Sunday after New Year; The Church Year Sunday after New Year; Submission Tune Title: [Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us]
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us