Way To Walk

orchidee



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

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 7th, 2020 02:15
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.6.8.6. metre.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 12
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  • Goldfinch60

    Good one Orchi.

    • orchidee

      Thanks Gold.

    • dusk arising

      Go tell those last three verses to black people in philadelpia.

      Real life and the goodness of the christian god.... seen to be poles apart. Once again.

      • orchidee

        Thanks dusk.

      • Michael Edwards

        Thumbs up Orchi.

        • orchidee

          Thanks M.

        • ANGELA & BRIAN

          Buenas Noches Tio STEVE ~ Trio aqui !
          Great Organ & Organist ~ Tune very 19th Century !

          Teach US Thy Way O Lord
          Teach US Thy Way
          Thy gracious aid afford
          Teach US Thy Way !
          Help US to walk aright
          More by faith - less by sight
          Lead US with Heavenly Light
          Teach US Thy Way ~ AMEN

          Thanks for sharing - very uplifting !
          Blessings & Joy to You & Fab Fido
          Amor de Spirito A y B y Gatto Fumadoro

          • orchidee

            Thanks A&B. Not very old then, 'only' 19th Century. How is Fumigate? He might scratch me, calling him that - or is it a 'she'? I forgot if you told us.



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