CPWI Hymnal ‎#421

421. Jesus, still lead on

1 Jesus, still lead on,
till our rest be 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 foe,
to our home we go.

3 When we seek relief
from a long-felt grief,
when oppressed by new temptations,
Lord, increase and perfect patience;
show us that bright shore
where we weep no more.

4 Jesus, still lead on
till our rest be won;
heavenly Leader, still direct us,
still support, console, protect us,
till we safely stand
in our fatherland.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, still lead on
• German Title: Jesu, geh; voran
• Author: Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760
• Translator: Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-1897
• Meter: 5,5,8,5,5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Exodus 33:14
• Topic: General Hymns: Christian Vocation and Witness
• Notes: A lower setting of THURINGIA (SEELENBRÜTIGAM) is found at 678

Tune Information

• Name: THURINGIA (SEELENBRÄUTIGAM)
• Composer: Adam Drese, c1620-1701
• Meter: 5,5,8,5,5
• Key: A Major