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632. Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide

1 Holy Spirit, faithful Guide,
Ever near the Christian's side;
Gently lead us by the hand,
Pilgrims in a desert land;
Weary souls for e'er rejoice,
When they hear that sweetest voice,
Whisper softly, "Wand'rer, come!
Follow me, I'll guide thee home."

2 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 hopes give o'er,
Whisper softly, "Wand'rer, come!
Follow me, I'll guide thee home."

3 When our days of toil shall cease,
Waiting still for sweet release,
Nothing left but heaven and prayer,
Wond'ring if our names are there;
Wading deep the dismal flood,
Pleading nought but Jesus' blood,
Whisper softly, "Wand'rer, come!
Follow me, I'll guide thee home."

Text Information
First Line: Holy Spirit, faithful Guide
Title: Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide
Author: M. M. W.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Holy Spirit: Guide
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: GUIDE
Composer: M. M. Wells
Meter: 7s D.
Key: G Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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