Lead Us Father Gently : Lyrics
Lead us, Father, gently lead us
From all empty pride;
Save us, Lord, from sole ambition,
Let us follow Your direction.
Lead us, Father, gently lead us
From a mere foothill
Of our predestined vocation,
According to Your precious will.
Lead us, Father, gently lead us
By Thy light divine;
Protect us from sin’s destruction,
Guide us by Your true reflection.
Meter: 87 87 D. Lyrics © 2020 Verna Penn Moll. All Rights Reserved.
Lead Us Father Gently : Recording
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History
“Lead Us, Father” is a gentle lullaby of a hymn and one of series written by Virgin Island author, Verna Penn Moll. She has edited and written several books and other publications including, Poetic Prayers: Where Cultures Meet, 1999; Methodism: 200 years of Witness 1810-2010, 2010; Land Acquisition by Virgin Islanders, 2000; This Land: A Trust From God, 2014; and Funintun’s Christmas: traditional Christmas Customs of the BVI. The cover shows an example of Delonix regia (Flamboyant Tree) from Verna’s garden.
“Lead Us, Father” has been set to a new tune by Richard Irwin, called “Foliat House” after the original name of the house in Draycot Foliat in which Richard and his family live. Played here by a Piano Ensemble with Flute, French Horn and Bassoon, recorded and produced by Richard Irwin.
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