
Author: Bernard Barton Hymnal: The Hymnal #60 (1916) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics:
Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace
Our path when wont to stray;
Stream from the fount of heavenly grace,
Brook by the traveler's way;
Bread of our souls, whereon we feed,
True manna from on high;
Our guide and chart, wherein we read
Of realms beyond the sky;
Pillar of fire, through watches dark,
And radiant cloud by day;
When waves would whelm our tossing bark,
Our anchor and our stay:
Word of the everliving God,
Will of his glorious Son;
Without thee how could earth be trod,
Or heaven itself be won?
Lord, grant us all aright to learn
The wisdom it imparts;
And to its heavenly teaching turn,
With simple, childlike hearts.
Amen.
Topics: Advent Languages: English Tune Title: NOX PRÆCESSIT
Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace