Singing the Living Tradition ‎#293

293. O Star of Truth

1 O star of truth, down-shining,
through clouds of doubt and fear,
I ask beneath thy guidance
my pathway may appear:
however long the journey,
however hard it be,
though I be lone and weary,
lead on, I follow thee.

2 I know thy blessed radiance
can never lead astray,
though ancient creed and custom
may point another way;
or through the untrod desert,
or over trackless sea,
though I be lone and weary,
lead on, I follow thee.

Text Information

• First Line: O star of truth, downshining
• Title: O Star of Truth
• Author: Minot Judson Savage, 1841-1918
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Humanist Teachings: The Life of Integrity; Free and Responsible Search for Truth and Meaning; The Living Tradition; Prayer and Meditation; Truth

Tune Information

• Name: NYLAND
• Adapter: David Evans, 1874-1948 (arr.)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Finnish melody