1. I’m a pilgrim, I’m a stranger Cast upon the rocky shore Of a land where deathly danger Surges with a sullen roar, Oft despairing, oft despairing, Lest I reach my home no more.

2. Misty vapors rise before me. Scarcely can I see the way. Clouds of darkest hue hang o’er me, And I’m apt to go astray With the many, with the many That are now the vulture’s prey.

3. O my Father, I entreat thee, Let me see thy beck’ning hand; And when straying, may I meet thee Ere I join the silent band. Guide me, Father, guide me, Father, Safely to the promised land.