Father, Lead Them Day by Day Lyrics

Father, lead them day by day
Ever in Thine own sweet way
Teach them to be pure and true
Show them what they ought to do

When in danger, make them brave
Make them know that Thou canst save
Keep them safe by Thy dear side
Let them in Thy love abide

When they're tempted to do wrong
Make them steadfast, wise and strong
And when all alone they stand
Shield them with Thy mighty hand

When their work seems hard and dry
May they press on cheerily
Help them patiently to bear
Pain and hardship, toil and care

May they do the good they know
Be Thy loving child below
Then at last go home to Thee
Evermore Thy child to be

When their hearts are full of glee
Help them to remember Thee
Happy most of all to know
That their Father loves them so

Father, I consecrate my kids to you
That they might be holy through and through
I plead that they will not go astray
But to walk your everlasting way