Scripture Verse

He will be our guide even to the end. Psalm 48:14

Introduction

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Will L. Thompson (1847–1909)

Words & Mu­sic: Will L. Thomp­son, 1879 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Lyrics

Lead me gently home, Fa­ther,
Lead me gently home,
When life’s toils are ended
And parting days have come;
Sin no more shall tempt me,
Ne’er from Thee I’ll roam,
If Thou’lt only lead me, Fa­ther,
Lead me gently home.

Refrain

Lead me gently home, Fa­ther,
Lead me gently
Lest I fall upon the wayside,
Lead me gently home.

Lead me gently home, Fa­ther,
Lead me gently home,
In life’s darkest hours, Fa­ther,
When life’s troubles come;
Keep my feet from wand’ring,
Lest from Thee I roam,
Lest I fall upon the wayside,
Lead me gently home.

Refrain