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Father, Lead Me Day by Day

John Page Hopps (1877) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 27:9

Verse 1

Father, lead me day by day, Ever in Thine own good 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 safely by Thy 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.

Verse 4

May I do the good I know, Serving gladly here below; Then at last go home to Thee, Evermore Thine own to be.

Verse 5

Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 27:9

Reference 2

  • psalms 139:10

Reference 3

  • psalms 139:24

Reference 4

  • matthew 6:9-13

Reference 5

  • matthew 8:19

Reference 6

  • mark 10:28

Reference 7

  • 3-john 1:4