Hymn Lyrics

PLEASE NOTE: Not all verses may be sung and words may vary in the particular hymn presentation.

Dear Spirit, Lead Me
Words: John Bell
Music: Dear Spirit, Lead Me | Charles Austin Miles
1. Dear Spirit, lead me to the Saviour’s side,
Where my poor soul I may in safety hide
From wrath divine, now hanging over me,
And shall until by faith the Lord I see.

2. For Thy sure guidance I’ve not always sought,
Pride spurred me on to think as others tho’t,
That I alone could surely find the way
From nature’s night to realms of endless day.

3. But now I place my trembling hand in Thine,
And take Thy counsel, Lord, instead of mine;
Thou know’st the way, Thou art a trusted Guide,
And to my soul can show the Crucified.

4. I know Thou wilt, unworthy tho’ I be,
Safe lead me on, my risen Lord to see,
My loved ones too, who long have gone before,
To join their ranks,at home, to part no more.

Refrain:
Dear Spirit, lead me to His side,
Where my poor soul I may in safety hide;
I place my hand in Thine; O take this soul of mine,
Lead on till I behold my Lord, Crucified.