The Hymnal ‎#304

304. Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us

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 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,
Thru the desert Thou didst go.

3 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
• Author: James Edmeston (1821)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Life in Christ: Peace; Ash Wednesday; God: Guidance, His; Lent; Peace, Spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: CORINTH
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: "Essay on the Church Plain Chant," 1782