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Feeble [Father], helpless, how shall I

William Henry Furness • English

Primary Scripture: John 14:6

Verse 1

Feeble, helpless, how shall I Learn to live and learn to die? Who, O God, my guide shall be? Who shall lead Thy child to Thee?

Verse 2

Blessèd Father, gracious One, Thou hast sent Thy Holy Son; He will give the light I need, He my trembling steps will lead.

Verse 3

Through this world, uncertain, dim, Let me ever learn on Him, From His precepts wisdom draw, Make His life my solemn law.

Verse 4

Thus in deed, and thought, and word, Led by Jesus Christ, the Lord, In my weakness, thus shall I Learn to live and learn to die.

Verse 5

Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 14:6
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