Reformed Press Hymnal ‎#149

149. Lead, Kindly Light

1 Lead, kindly Light, amid th' 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
Should'st 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 torren, till
The night is gone;
And with the morn those angel faces smile
Which I have loved long since and lost awhile.

Amdn.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom
• Title: Lead, Kindly Light
• Author: John H. Newman
• Meter: 10. 4. 10. 4. 10. 10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934

Tune Information

• Name: LUX BENIGNA
• Composer: John B. Dykes
• Meter: 10. 4. 10. 4. 10. 10.
• Key: A♭ Major