Author: Charles E. Orr Hymnal: Timeless Truths #1015 Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: I do not pray that life be spent Lyrics: 1 I do not pray that life be spent
On flow’ry beds of ease;
I only pray that Christ may guide
Across the stormy seas.
2 I do not pray that flow’rs may bloom
Along my pilgrim way;
I only ask that Christ may guide
My footsteps lest I stray.
3 If Thou wilt lead me by the hand,
And guide my trembling feet,
For Thee, O Christ, I’ll gladly drink
The bitter with the sweet.
4 What though my life be peace or pain,
’Twill only soon be o’er;
I want to walk the way that leads
To heav’n’s eternal shore.
Scripture: Psalm 31:3 Tune Title: [I do not pray that life be spent]
Savior, Lead Me