Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) ‎#131

131. Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide

1 Holy Spirit, faithful guide,
Ever near the Christian’s side,
Gently lead us by the hand,
Pilgrims in a desert land;
Weary souls fore’er rejoice,
While they hear that sweetest voice
Whisp'ring softly, “Wanderer, come!
Follow me, I’ll guide thee home.”

2 Ever present, truest Friend,
Ever near Thine aid to lend,
Leave us not to doubt and fear,
Groping on in darkness drear;
When the storms are raging sore,
Hearts grow faint, and hopes give o’er.
Whisp'ring softly, “Wand'rer, come!
Follow me, I’ll guide thee home.”

3 When our days of toil shall cease,
Waiting still for sweet release,
Nothing left but heaven and prayer,
Wond'ring if our names were there;
Wading deep the dismal flood,
Pleading naught but Jesus’ blood,
Whisp'ring softly, “Wand'rer, come!
Follow me, I’ll guide thee home.”

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Spirit, faithful guide
• Title: Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide
• Author: Marcus M. Wells (1815)
• Refrain First Line: Whisp'ring softly, wanderer come
• Meter: 7s. 8L.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1928
• Topic: Pentecost
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Holy Spirit, faithful guide]
• Composer: Marcus M. Wells
• Meter: 7,7,7,7,7,7,7,7
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.