HOLY JESUS

Composer: George B. Lissant

Born: September 22, 1827. Died: September 14, 1899. Lissant was a chorister at the coronation of Britain’s Queen Victoria. In 1849, he became the first organist at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Calcutta, India. From about 1872 to 1899, he played the organ at St. Augustine’s Church, Queen’s Gate, London. Sources: Musical Times, October 1, 1899, p. 691 http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/l/i/s/lissant_gb.htm  Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: HOLY JESUS
Composer: George B. Lissant
Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7
Incipit: 31112 32521 13673
Key: G Major
Source: Carols For Easter
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

Lord, Thy children guide and keep

Lord, Thy children guide and keep,
As with feeble steps they press
On the pathway rough and steep
Through the weary wilderness.
Holy Jesus, day by day,
Lead us in the narrow way.

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Holy Spirit, Lord of love

Holy Spirit, Lord of love,
Thou Who camest from above,
Gifts of blessing to bestow
On Thy waiting Church below;
Once again in love draw near
To Thy children gathered here.

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Sunday-School Book #210

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The Church Hymnal #572

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