
Hymnal: Christian Hymns #212 (1898) Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 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 has 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. Topics: Christ Light; Guidance, prayed for; Resignation Languages: English Tune Title: LEAD, KINDLY LIGHT!
Lead, kindly Light! amid th'encircling gloom