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Lead Me to the Rock

J. Burtis White • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 61:2

Verse 1

In days of youth so bright and fair, Ere time hath left its trace of care, Or sin its deadly work hath wrought, Then lead me to the Rock.

Chorus

Lead me, lead me, This shall be my cry, Lead me, lead me, To the Rock that is higher than I.

Verse 2

When earthly pleasures charm me not, And grief and sorrow are my lot, May faith and hope the gloom dispel And lead me to the Rock.

Chorus

Lead me, lead me, This shall be my cry, Lead me, lead me, To the Rock that is higher than I.

Verse 3

And when at last life’s work is o’er, And I draw near the golden shore, The, as through life, my pray’r shall be, O lead me to the Rock.

Chorus

Lead me, lead me, This shall be my cry, Lead me, lead me, To the Rock that is higher than I.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 61:2