O Lord, if e'er I need Thee
It is just now,
I pray let not 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 Thee alone;
Thy will be done.

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 I must have, Lord,
My timely aid.
Let Thy peace rule
Deep in my soul;
While I lie still
Show me Thy will.

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,
In Thee's all power:
Teach me, I pray, Thy meekness,
In trial's hour.
On Thee I'm cast
And know, at last
Thy will shall be
Revealed to me.

For I would-have no will, Lord,
But only Thine;
Thy joy I would fulfil, 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
That Thou wilt guide
O'er desert wide.

I put my hand in Thine, Lord,
Oh, lead me still.
Thou'st made the promise mine, Lord,
Thou wilt fulfil. I pray Thee use
As Thou shalt choose,
And give me grace
To run the race.

H. McD