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.

2 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.

3 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.