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Text:Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us
Author:James Edmeston, 1791-1867
Tune:MANNHEIM
Composer:Friedrich Filitz, 1804-1876

547. 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 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;
Lone and dreary, faint and weary,
Through 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
Title: Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us
Author: James Edmeston, 1791-1867
Meter: 87.87.87.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture: ;
Topic: The Living Church: Marriage; Jesus: Guide; Marriage (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MANNHEIM
Composer: Friedrich Filitz, 1804-1876 (adapt.)
Meter: 87.87.87.
Key: E♭ Major



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