Introduction
Words & Music: John S. Fearis, in Hymns for His Praise, edited by William E. Biederwolf & Harper G. Smyth (Chicago, Illinois & Winona Lake, Indiana: Winona Publishing, 1903), pages 136–37 (🔊 pdf nwc).
He makes me lie down in green pastures: He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Psalm 23:2–3
Words & Music: John S. Fearis, in Hymns for His Praise, edited by William E. Biederwolf & Harper G. Smyth (Chicago, Illinois & Winona Lake, Indiana: Winona Publishing, 1903), pages 136–37 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Show me the way, my Shepherd,
Show me the way to go;
Lead me from out the shadows,
Into the sunlight’s glow;
Out of the fear and doubting,
Into the peace and rest;
Show me the way of perfect faith,
Then shall my soul be blest.
Refrain
Show me the way, show me the way,
Show me the way to go;
If led by Thy hand, my Shepherd,
No evil my soul can know.
Show me the way, my Shepherd,
I cannot go alone;
Thine is the strength that holds me,
I dare not trust my own;
Guide me to those green pastures
Where the still waters be;
Save me from storms of doubt and fear,
Keep me still close to Thee.
Refrain
Show me the way, my Shepherd,
Rough is the road I’ve trod;
Keep me within that pathway
Bright with the love of God;
So let me live, my Shepherd,
That those around may see
Only Thy grace, and love, and know
I have been led by Thee.
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