Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#321

321. Thus far the Lord has led me on

1 Thus far the Lord hath led me on,
Thus far His pow'r prolongs my days;
And every ev'ning shall make known
Some fresh memorial of His grace.

2 Much of my time has run to waste,
And I, perhaps, am near my home;
But He forgives my follies past,
And strength supplies for days to come.

3 I lay my body down to sleep;
Peace is the pillow of my head:
His ever watchful eye will keep
Its constant guard around my bed.

4 Faith in Thy name forbids my fear;
O may Thy presence ne’er depart!
And in the morning may I bear
Thy loving-kindness on my heart!

Text Information

• First Line: Thus far the Lord has led me on
• Author: Isaac Watts (1709)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: Evening

Tune Information

• Name: HEBRON
• Composer: Lowell Mason, Mus. Doc. (1830)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Key: B♭ Major