Holy Spirit Lead Me

Oh, Holy Spirit, divine Paraclete, lead me on my journey's way Through the labyrinthine paths of life, where shadows dance, and darkness sways Guide me with thy gentle hand, and illuminate the road ahead That I may walk in faith, and not in fear, with every step, and every tread In the depths of my soul, a void exists, a chasm that only thou canst fill A hunger that gnaws, a thirst that yearns, for the living water that thou dost fulfill Quench my thirst, oh Holy Spirit, and satisfy my soul's deep longing That I may be filled with thy presence, and thy power, and thy sweet, sweet song Lead me through the wilderness of doubt, and the desert of fear Where the winds of adversity howl, and the rains of sorrow pour, and the darkness draws near But thou, oh Holy Spirit, art my Comforter, my Guide, my Friend Who dost abide with me, and in me, until the very end Through the valleys of darkness, and the mountains of strife Lead me, oh Holy Spirit, and give me life For thou art my Rock, my Refuge, my Shield, and my Sword My protector, my defender, my deliverer, my Lord In the midst of turmoil, and the chaos of life Lead me, oh Holy Spirit, and give me peace, and strife For thou art my Peace, my Joy, my Hope, and my L