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Savior, Lead Me

C. E. Orr (1900) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 31:3

Verse 1

I do not pray that life be spent On flow’ry beds of ease; I only pray that Christ may guide Across the stormy seas.

Verse 2

I do not pray that flow’rs may bloom Along my pilgrim way; I only ask that Christ may guide My footsteps lest I stray.

Verse 3

If Thou wilt lead me by the hand, And guide my trembling feet, For Thee, O Christ, I’ll gladly drink The bitter with the sweet.

Verse 4

What though my life be peace or pain, ’Twill only soon be o’er; I want to walk the way that leads To heav’n’s eternal shore.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 31:3