Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#260

260. Jesus, still lead on

1 Jesus, still lead on,
Till our rest is 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 temptations come alluring,
Make us patient and enduring;
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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, still lead on
• Translator: Jane L. Borthwick (1846, a.)
• Author: Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf (1721)
• Meter: 5 5, 8 8, 5 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM
• Composer: Adam Drese, (1620-1701)
• Meter: 5 5, 8 8, 5 5
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Public Domain.