Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#425

425. Lead, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom

1 Lead, kindly Light, amid the 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 pow'r 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.
Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom
• Title: Lead, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom
• Author: John H. Newman, 1801-1890
• Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Psalm 37:23
• Topic: Consecration; Funeral; Guidance; Pilgrim / Pilgrimage; Tramsfiguration

Tune Information

• Name: SANDON
• Composer: Charles H. Purday, 1799-1885
• Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10
• Key: F Major