The Church Hymnal ‎#413

413. Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom

1 Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom,
Lead Thou me on:
The night is dark, and I am far from home,
Lead Thou me on!
Keep Thou my feet! I do not ask to see
The distant scene; one step enough for me.

2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou
Shouldst lead me on;
I loved to choose and see my path; but now
Lead Thou me on!
I loved the garish day; and, spite of fears,
Pride ruled my will: remember not past years.

3 So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still
Will lead me on
O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till
The night is gone;
And with the morn those angel faces smile,
Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom
• Author: J. H. Newman
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General

Tune Information

• Name: LUX BENIGNA
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10.
• Key: A♭ Major