Moravian Book of Worship ‎#799

799. Jesus, Still Lead On

1 Jesus, still lead on
till our rest be won;
and, although the way be cheerless,
we will follow, calm and fearless;
guide us by your hand
to the promised land.

2 If the way be drear,
if the foe be near,
let no faithless fears o'ertake us,
let not faith and hope forsake us;
safely past the 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;
heav'nly leader, still direct us,
still support, console, protect us,
till we safely stand
in the promised land.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, still lead on
• Title: Jesus, Still Lead On
• Author: Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf (1721)
• Recast: Christian Gregor (1778)
• Translator: Jane L. Borthwick (1846, alt.)
• Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5. Trochaic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Joshua 1:16-17
  ;
  Romans 8
  ;
  Philippians 3:14
  ;
  Hebrews 4:9
  ;
  Jude 1:21
• Topic: Journey; Christ--Guidance; Courage; Temptation of believers

Tune Information

• Name: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM
• Composer: Adam Drese (1698)
• Adapter: Freylinghausen (1704)
• Adapter: Reimann (1747)
• Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5. Trochaic
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: C. Gregor Choralbuch (1784)
• Notes: 68 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns