482
Father, Lead Me Day by Day
Verse 1
Father, lead me day by day,
Ever in Thine own sweet way;
Teach me to be pure and true;
Show me what I ought to do.
Ever in Thine own sweet way;
Teach me to be pure and true;
Show me what I ought to do.
Verse 2
When in danger, make me brave;
Make me know that Thou canst save;
Keep me safe by Thy dear side;
Let me in Thy love abide.
Make me know that Thou canst save;
Keep me safe by Thy dear side;
Let me in Thy love abide.
Verse 3
When I'm tempted to do wrong,
Make me steadfast, wise, and strong;
And when all alone I stand,
Shield me with Thy mighty hand.
Make me steadfast, wise, and strong;
And when all alone I stand,
Shield me with Thy mighty hand.
Verse 4
May I do the good I know,
Be Thy loving child below,
Then at last go home to Thee,
Evermore Thy child to be.
Be Thy loving child below,
Then at last go home to Thee,
Evermore Thy child to be.
This hymn emphasizes parental guidance and daily dependence on God's leading through life's journey.