Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
O'er this 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, breath forgiveness o'er us
All our weaknesses thou dost know
Though didst tread this earth before us
Thou did 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
Ever can our peace destroy