How often we forget Thee,
Our steps begin to slide;
But Thou, Lord, would recall us,
Close to Thy precious side.
How easy ‘tis to stumble,
When from Thy side we stray,
And then we let small troubles
Discourage by the way.
Oh help us then, our Saviour,
Thy footsteps to retrace,
That we as Thy dear children,
May count upon Thy grace.
We thank thee, O Lord Jesus,
That in Thy Word we find
A word of cheer and comfort,
Which does renew the mind.
So we would think more of Thee,
Our Saviour and our Guide,
That when the trials surround us
We’ll stand against the tide.