Scripture Verse

He groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand. Acts 13:11

Introduction

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Fanny Crosby (1820–1915)

Words: Fan­ny Cros­by, in Pure Gold, ed­it­ed by Ro­bert Low­ry & W. How­ard Doane (New York: Big­low & Main, 1871), num­ber 108.

Music: W. How­ard Doane (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Howard Doane (1832–1915)

Lyrics

Lead me to Jesus, lead me to Jesus;
Help me to love Him, help me to pray;
He is my Savior, I would believe Him;
I would be like Him— show me the way.

Refrain

Quickly haste, and come where happy children meet;
Hither come and rest thy little weary feet;
Turn from thy pleasures, turn from thy play;
Come to our Sunday school away.

Lead me to Jesus, He will protect me;
He is so loving, gentle and mild;
Calling the children, bidding them welcome;
Surely He calls me—I am a child.

Refrain

Lord, I am coming! Jesus, my Savior,
Pity my weakness, make me Thy child;
I would receive Thee, trust and believe Thee;
I would be like Thee, gentle and mild.

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