Verse 1
Holy Spirit, faithful Guide, Ever near the Christian's side; Gently lead us by the hand, Pilgrims in a desert land; Weary souls fore'er rejoice, While they hear the sweetest voice, Whispering softly, 'Wanderer come; Follow Me, I'll guide thee home.'
Verse 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, 'Wanderer come; Follow Me, I'll guide thee home.'
Verse 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, 'Wanderer come; Follow Me, I'll guide thee home.'
Public Domain Information
- Text
- Public Domain
- Tune
- Not verified (melody not provided)
- Verified
- October 3, 2026
- Verification sources
- The Army and Navy Hymnal (Public Domain Archive)
Public Domain status verified for the listed text/source.
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- Text Rights
- Public Domain The Army and Navy Hymnal (1920), hymn no. 28, scan page 55 (https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Page:The_Army_and_Navy_Hymnal.djvu/55). Credit as printed: M. M. Wells, 1815–1858. Text author: Marcus Morris Wells (1815–1895; dates from Wikidata Q6235372, linked from the Wikisource author page). Published in the United States before 1931 and the author died more than 70 years ago (1895): public domain.
- Tune Rights
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- Translation Rights
- Not applicable (original-language text)
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- Score / sheet music Rights
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