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282. Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace

1 Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace
Our path when wont to stray;
Stream from the fount of heav'nly grace,
Brook by the traveller's way.

2 Bread of our souls, whereon we feed,
True manna from on high;
Our guide and chart, wherein we read
Of realms beyond the sky;

3 Pillar of fire, through watches dark,
And radiant cloud by day;
When waves would 'whelm our tossing bark,
Our anchor and our stay.

4 Word of the everlasting God,
Will of His glorious Son;
Without thee how could earth be trod
Or heaven itself be won?

5 Lord, grant us all aright to learn
The wisdom it imparts;
And to its heavenly teaching turn,
With simple, childlike hearts.

Text Information
First Line: Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace
Author: B. Barton
Language: English
Publication Date: 1920
Topic: The Church: Holy Scriptures
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: NOX PRAECESSIT
Composer: J. B. Calkin
Meter: C.M.
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Public Domain.



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