1 Lead us with Thy gentle sway, As a willing child is led; Speed us on our upward way, As a pilgrim, Lord, is sped, Who with prayers and helps divine Seeks a consecrated shrine.
2 Lead us, Father! Thou dost know All the way; but, wanderers, we Often miss our way below, And stretch out our hands to Thee; Guide us, save us, and prepare Our appointed mansion there!