Tune: Mannheim
(\'Lead us heavenly Father, lead us\')
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Here in silence, meditating
Sense of your presence you bring
To us, wait a while, what word will
You bring us when hearts are still?
And minds open, your influence
Renew them with wisdom hence
Though it not a voice audible
To human ears common all
Yet it your voice from within us
By your Spirit, true is this
We children of your family
You our heavenly Father be
Midst many voices may we hear
You above the clamour clear
What you say shall come to pass true
Your words be as morning dew
And as showers the earth water
They refresh it evermore
Closer to you we draw, and so
You draw closer to us, know
We, leave us not, but do remain
Cleanse us from every sin\'s stain
Onwards, upwards, daily growing
More Christ-like in every thing