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Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us

by James Edmeston · by An Essay on the Church Plain Chant (1782)

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 87 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

Verse 1

Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us O'er the world's tempestuos 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.

Verse 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, Through the desert Thoudidst go.

Verse 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.

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