O Lord, if e'er I need Thee,
It is just now.
I pray let no man lead me,
But only Thou.
Thou only, Lord, through Thy blest Word,
Canst lead aright by faith, not sight.

My path I would not choose, Lord-
Choose Thou for me.
There is too much to lose, Lord;
Ah, hold Thou me.
No strength have I, I must rely
On Thine alone, Thy will I own.

Thy Word's a lamp unfailing
Unto my feet:
To light my path, revealing
All things unmeet.
Oh, may it shine with light divine,
That I may see each step with Thee.

I cannot walk alone, Lord ;
I am afraid.
Thy guidance is my own, Lord,
My timely aid.
Let peace control my inmost soul;
Reveal Thy will while I lie still.

Thy flock, O Lord, how scattered,
How sadly torn!
Yea, wounded, world-bespattered,
And laughed to scorn.
O Shepherd, lead my feet, and feed
In pastures green, by pools serene.

O Lord, I feel my weakness-
Be mine Thy power,
Thy lowliness, Thy meekness,
In trial's hour.
On Thee I'm cast, and know, at last,
Thy way shall be revealed to me.

Then I would have no will, Lord,
But only Thine.
Thy joy I would fulfill, Lord-
Thy joy divine.
And Thy strong arm shall shield from harm,
The while I rest upon Thy breast.

Thy cross hath separated
This world and me:
It was anticipated
For me, by Thee.
Then let it be the sign for me
Thou'lt be my guide o'er desert wide.

I put my hand in Thine, Lord;
O, lead me still.
Thou'st made the promise mine, Lord-
Thou wilt fulfill.
I pray Thee use as Thou shalt choose:
Give in Thy grace my rightful place.

H. McD.