
Author: John Henry Newman Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #344 (1926) Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Topics: Death Prayer for help in First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid th'encircling gloom Lyrics: 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
Shouldst 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 power hath blest me, sure it still
Will lead me on
O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till
The night is gone;
And with the morn those angel faces smile
Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: LUX BENIGNA
Lead, Kindly Light