Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#533

533. Jesus, still lead on

1 Jesus, still lead on
Till our rest is won;
And, although the way be cheerless,
We will follow calm and fearless;
Guide us by Thy hand
To our Fatherland.

2 If the way be drear,
If the foe be near,
Let not faithless fears o'ertake us,
Let not faith and hope forsake us;
For through many a woe
To our home we go.

3 When we seek relief
From a long-felt grief,
When temptations come, alluring,
Make us patient and enduring.
Show us that bright shore,
Where we weep no more.

4 Jesus, still lead on,
Till our rest is won;
Heavenly Leader, still direct us,
Still support, console, protect us,
Till we safely stand
In our Fatherland.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, still lead on
• Translator: Jane Borthwick (1854)
• Author: Nicolaus L. Zinzendorf
• Meter: 5s, 8s, 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christ: Leader; Christians: Workers for Christ; Christian conflict; Following Christ; Rest; Service; Trust: In Christ
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: SEELENBRAEUTIGAM
• Composer: Adam Dreese?
• Meter: 5s, 8s, 5
• Notes: Public Domain.