Tune: Abridge
(\'Be thou my guardian and my guide\')
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Lead us, Lord, show to us your way
Your light we need each day
Where things are lost, when once we gained
We joyed then, now are pained
But help us see what your plans be
in our reality
Though downcast if back at square one
May be, after work done
Yet not all wasted, though dark, seems
If devoid of light\'s beams
We trust you will show way ahead
Thus far you have us led
Not disappointment, fear, or shame
Nor accusation, blame
Help us move on, show what you will
Have us do for you still
If things not work out as we thought
E\'en with prayers we besought
You, and seemed all settled it be
Yet not permanently
Give grace to us to persevere
To know your purpose clear
What do you say? What will you show?
So that we your will know