The Hymnal ‎#374

374. Lord, Thy children guide and keep

Lord, thy children guide and keep,
As with feeble steps they press
On the pathway rough and steep
Through the weary wilderness.
Holy Jesus, day by day,
Lead us in the narrow way.

There are stony ways to tread;
Give the strength we sorely lack.
There are tangled paths to thread;
Light us, lest we miss the track.
Holy Jesus, day by day,
Lead us in the narrow way.

There are sandy wastes that lie
Cold and sunless, vast and drear,
Where the feeble faint and die;
Grant us grace to persevere.
Holy Jesus, day by day,
Lead us in the narrow way.

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There are soft and flowery glades
Decked with golden-fruited trees,
Sunny slopes and scented shades;
Keep us, Lord, from slothful ease.
Holy Jesus, day by day,
Lead us in the narrow way.

Upward still to purer heights!
Onward yet to scenes more blest,
Thou Guardian of my soul!

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O Jesus, thou hast promised
To all who follow thee,
That where thou art in glory
There shall thy servant be;
And, Jesus, I have promised
To serve thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow,
My Master and my Friend!

O let me see thy footmarks,
And in them plant my own!
My hope to follow duly
Is in thy strength alone.
O guide me, call me, draw me,
Uphold me to the end!
At last in heaven receive me,
My Savior and my Friend!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, Thy children guide and keep
• Author: W. Walsham How (1854)
• Meter: Six 7s
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Confirmation; Sunday Schools: Closing Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: BREAD OF HEAVEN
• Composer: William D. MacLagan (1875)
• Meter: Six 7s
• Incipit: 54321 23454 33225
• Key: E♭ Major