THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

Lead us, heavenly father, lead us

by JAMES EDMESTON, 1791-1867

Lead us, heavenly father, lead us
"But you received the spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, Abba, father"' Rom. 8:15]
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.
Saviour, 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
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.