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Author

Karl Johann Philipp Spitta

Composer

Unknown

Arranger

A. H. M.

Notes

Alternate Zion's Harp Numbers: 146
Meter: 11.10.11.10.D.

Lyrics

O Father hand, that guides me so securely,
O Father eye, that watches over me!
O Father heart, that hears my pray'r so surely,
And thinks of me in love and charity!
Conduct me further on my pilgrim journey,
The narrow way that leads to heav'n above;
And make me worthy of that life eternal,
Alike in sore distress, in peace and love.

O my Redeemer, who for me expired
And purchased me with His own precious blood!
Who pardon from all sin for me acquired,
That now my heart can rest in peace with God!
Deliver me from all distress and worry
And from all bondage fully make me free;
In conflict with the cunning adversary,
Be Thou the Hero who gives victory.

O Holy Spirit, who with gentle prompting
Dost comfort, chasten, and impel to prayer!
Who perfect peace and holy understanding,
Faith, hope, and love from God to me doth share!
O govern me; impress on me the likeness
Of Jesus and the seal of brotherhood.
O, fill my heart with peace and pray'rful silence,
A holy temple of the living God.