Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#456

456. Gently, Lord, O gently lead us

1 Gently, Lord, O gently lead us
Through this gloomy vale of tears;
And, O Lord, in mercy give us
Thy rich grace in all our fears.

2 When temptation's darts assail us,
When in devious paths we stray,
Let Thy goodness never fail us,
Lead us in Thy perfect way.

3 In the hour of pain and anguish,
In the hour when death draws near,
Suffer not our hearts to languish,
Suffer not our souls to fear.

4 When this mortal life is ended,
Bid us in Thine arms to rest,
Till, by angel-brands attended,
We awake among the blest.

Text Information

• First Line: Gently, Lord, O gently lead us
• Author: Dr. Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: God: Gentleness; God: Guidance of; Afflictions: Christ with us in; The Christian Life: Aspiration and Prayer; Death: Fear of removed; Guidance: Implored; Purity Of Heart; Suffering: Human; Temptation

Tune Information

• Name: HAWLEY
• Composer: Charles B. Hawley, 1858-1916
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: F Major or modal