African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#555

555. Father, Lead Me Day by Day

1 Father, lead me day by day,
Ever in Thine own good way;
Teach me to be pure and true,
Show me what I ought to do.

2 When in danger, make me brave;
Make me know that Thou canst save;
Keep me safely by Thy side;
Let me in Thy love abide.

3 When I’m tempted to do wrong,
Make me steadfast, wise, and strong;
And when all alone I stand,
Shield me with Thy mighty hand.

4 May I do the good I know,
Serving gladly here below;
Then at last go home to Thee,
Evermore Thine own to be.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, lead me day by day
• Title: Father, Lead Me Day by Day
• Author: John P. Hopps, 1834-1911
• Meter: 77.77.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Matthew 8:19
  ;
  Mark 10:28
• Topic: The Living Church: Children's Hymns; Walking with God; Youth

Tune Information

• Name: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS
• Composer: Pierre de Corbeil, d. 1222
• Meter: 77.77.
• Key: F Major or modal