The Hymnal 1982 559
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
- Tune
- dulce carmen
- Author(s)
- James Edmeston, 1791-1867
- Composer(s)
- William Henry Monk, 1823-1889
- Meter
- 8.7.8.7.8.7
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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; yet unfearing, persevering, to thy passion 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.