Hymn Library / Hymn Library

Guard and Guide

Eliza E. Hewitt • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 121:5

Verse 1

“Lead us not into temptation,” Heav’nly Father, guard and guide, Shield us with Thy great salvation, Keep us near the Savior’s side.

Chorus

May Thy love in us abide; Keep us near the Savior’s side; “Lead us not into temptation,” Heav’nly Father, guard and guide.

Verse 2

Help us do as we are bidden, Heeding when Thy voice we hear; In the Rock of Ages hidden, Let Thy grace in us appear.

Chorus

May Thy love in us abide; Keep us near the Savior’s side; “Lead us not into temptation,” Heav’nly Father, guard and guide.

Verse 3

Lead us on in paths of blessing, Helping others as we go; All we need, in Thee possessing, May our light shine out below.

Chorus

May Thy love in us abide; Keep us near the Savior’s side; “Lead us not into temptation,” Heav’nly Father, guard and guide.

Verse 4

“Lead us not into temptation,” Lord, deliver us from ill; Thine the praise and adoration, Kingdom, power and glory still.

Chorus

May Thy love in us abide; Keep us near the Savior’s side; “Lead us not into temptation,” Heav’nly Father, guard and guide.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 121:5