RitualSong ‎#755

755. Jesus, Lead the Way

1 Jesus, lead the way
Through our life's long day,
When at times the way is cheerless,
Help us follow, calm and fearless;
Guide us by your hand
To the promised land.

2 Jesus be our light,
In the midst of night,
Let not faithless fear o'ertake us,
Let not faith and hope forsake us;
May we feel you near
As we worship here.

3 When in deepest grief,
Strengthen our belief.
When temptations come alluring,
Make us patient and enduring;
Lord we seek your grace
In this holy place.

4 Jesus, still lead on
'Til our rest be won:
If you lead us through rough places,
Grant us your redeeming graces.
When our course is o'er,
Open heaven's door.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, lead the way
• Title: Jesus, Lead the Way
• German Title: Jesu, geh voran
• Author: Nicholas L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760
• Translator: Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897 (alt.)
• Meter: 55 88 55
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Mark 10:32
• Topic: 13th Sunday: Year C; 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Year C; Comfort; Courage; Discipleship; Faith; Funeral; Guidance; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Kingdom; Morning; Pastoral Care of the Sick; Patience; Pilgrimage; Providence; Rest; Teaching; Trust

Tune Information

• Name: ROCHELLE
• Composer: Adam Drese, 1620-1701 (harm. alt.)
• Meter: 55 88 55
• Key: G Major or modal