The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#179

179. Lead Us, Heavenly Father

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
• Author: James Edmeston (1821)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Matthew 14:26-33

Tune Information

• Name: CORINTH (DULCE CARMEN)
• Arranger: Samuel Webbe (1792)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: An Eassay on the Church Plain Chant, 1782