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171. Father, Lead Me

Text Information
First Line: Father, when the way seems dreary
Title: Father, Lead Me
Author: Chas. W. Ambrester
Refrain First Line: Lead me home to heaven
Language: English
Publication Date: 1925
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Father, when the way seems dreary]
Composer: A. J. Showalter
Incipit: 33214 44332 11232
Notes: Public Domain.



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