42. Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us O’er
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.