Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide

106 Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide

1 Holy Spirit, faithful Guide,
   Ever near the Christian's side;
   Gently lead us by the hand,
   Pilgrims in a desert land;
   Weary souls for e'er rejoice,
   When they hear that sweetest voice,
   Whisper softly, "Wand'rer, come!
   Follow me, I'll guide thee home."

2 Ever present, truest friend,
   Ever near thine aid to lend,
   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, "Wand'rer, come!
   Follow me, I'll guide thee home."

3 When our days of toil shall cease,
   Waiting still for sweet release,
   Nothing left but heaven and prayer,
   Wond'ring if our names are there;
   Wading deep the dismal flood,
   Pleading nought but Jesus' blood,
   Whisper softly, "Wand'rer, come!
   Follow me, I'll guide thee home."
                         Marcus M. Wells
                         The Methodist Hymnal 1964 edition