LEAD US HEAVENLY FATHER LEAD US

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.

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;

Tempted, taunted, yet undaunted,

Through the desert Thou didst go.

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. ......