Lead Me On

Verse 1

Trav’ling to the better land, O’er the desert’s scorching sand, Father, do Thou hold my hand, Lead me on.

Chorus

Lead me, O lead me, Lead me gently on; Lead me, Oh, lead me, Lead me on.

Verse 2

When at Marah, parched with heat, I the sparkling fountain greet, Make the bitter waters sweet, Lead me on.

Verse 3

When the wilderness is drear, Show me Elim’s palm-groves near, With its wells as crystal clear, Lead me on.

Verse 4

Tho’ the water and the fire This, O Lord, my one desire: With Thy love my heart inspire, Lead me on.

Verse 5

When I stand on Jordan’s brink, Do not let me fear or shrink; Hold me, Father, lest I sink, Lead me on.