Lord, Thy Children Guide

1Lord,
Thy children guide and keep,
As with feeble steps they press,
On the pathway rough and steep,
Through this weary wilderness:
Holy Jesus, day by day Lead us in the narrow way.

2There are sandy wastes that lie Cold and sunless, vast and drear,
Where the feeble faint and die;
Grant us grace to persevere.
Holy Jesus, day by day Lead us in the narrow way.

3There are soft and flowery glades Decked with goldenfruited trees,
Sunny slopes and scented shades;
Keep us,
Lord, from slothful ease;
Holy Jesus, day by day Lead us in the narrow way.

4Upward still to purer heights,
Onward yet to scenes more blest,
Calmer regions, clearer lights,
Till we reach the promised rest;
Holy Jesus, day by day Lead us in the narrow way.