Church Hymnal 70
Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide
Words: Marcus Morris WellsMusic: Marcus Morris WellsTune: Faithful Guide8.7.8.7.D
1Holy Spirit, faithful Guide,
Ever near the Christian's side;
Gently lead us by the hand,
Pilgrims in a desert land;
Weary souls fore'er rejoice,
While they hear that sweetest voice,
Whispering softly, 'Wanderer, come!
Follow Me, I'll guide thee home.'
2Ever present, truest Friend,
Ever near to help defend;
Leave us not to doubt and fear,
Groping on in darkness drear;
When the storms are raging sore,
Hearts grow faint, and hopes give o'er,
Whisper softly, 'Wanderer, come!
Follow Me, I'll guide thee home.'
3When our days of toil shall cease,
Waiting still for sweet release,
Nothing left but heaven and prayer,
Wondering if our names are there;
Wading deep the dismal flood,
Pleading naught but Jesus' blood,
Whisper softly, 'Wanderer, come!
Follow Me, I'll guide thee home.'
- Words
- Marcus Morris Wells
- Music
- Marcus Morris Wells
- Tune
- Faithful Guide
- Meter
- 8.7.8.7.D
- Scripture
- John 16:13; Romans 8:14
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The verse
- Meter
- 7.7.8.7.8.7.9.7 · the hymnal prints 8.7.8.7.D
- Foot
- trochaic (DUM-da) · 62% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- AABBCCDE
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