The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#420

420. Jesu, still lead on

1 Jesu, 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 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 Jesu, 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: Jesu, still lead on
• Title: Jesu, still lead on
• Translator: Jane L. Borthwick (1846)
• Author: N. L. von Zinzendorf (1787)
• Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: The Old Year; Processional; Doubt; Guidance
• Notes: Tune name in index: FATHERLAND

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesu, still lead on]
• Composer: Samuel Gee
• Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5.
• Key: A♭ Major