Scripture Verse

Lead me in Thy truth, and teach me. Psalm 25:5

Introduction

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Victor H. Benke (1872–1904)

Words: Fan­ny Cros­by, in Young Peo­ple’s Songs of Praise, by I. Al­lan San­key (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Big­low & Main, 1902), num­ber 77.

Music: Al­ham­bra Vic­tor H. Ben­ke, 1902 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Fanny Crosby (1820–1915)

Lyrics

O Spi­rit, come, dispel each cloud of sadness;
Come in Thy power, while here we meet to pray;
Tune Thou our tongues, and may our song of gladness
Praise Him who made and blessed this holy day.

O Spi­rit, come, and in our hearts abiding,
Teach us the right, that we may walk therein;
Show us the truth, and there our footsteps guiding,
So shall we shun the rugged path of sin.

O Spi­rit, come, we long for Thy appearing,
Long for Thy light upon our pilgrim way;
Long for Thy love so tender, true and cheering;
O Spi­rit, come, and fill our souls today.