O Take My Hand, Dear Father (EN 1249)

EN 1249

O Take My Hand, Dear Father

Ps.73.23

O take my hand, dear Father, and lead Thou me,

Till at my journey’s ending I dwell with Thee.

Alone I cannot wander one single day,

So do Thou guide my footsteps on life’s rough way.

O cover with Thy mercy my poor, weak heart,

Lest I in joy or sorrow from Thee depart.

Permit Thy child to linger here at Thy feet,

Thy goodness blindly trusting with faith complete.

Though oft Thy power but faintly may stir my soul,

With Thee, my Light in darkness, I reach the goal.

Take then my hand, dear Father, and lead Thou me,

Till at my journey’s ending I dwell with Thee.