
Author: Dr. Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #456 (1917) Lyrics: 1 Gently, Lord, O gently lead us
Through this gloomy vale of tears;
And, O Lord, in mercy give us
Thy rich grace in all our fears.
2 When temptation's darts assail us,
When in devious paths we stray,
Let Thy goodness never fail us,
Lead us in Thy perfect way.
3 In the hour of pain and anguish,
In the hour when death draws near,
Suffer not our hearts to languish,
Suffer not our souls to fear.
4 When this mortal life is ended,
Bid us in Thine arms to rest,
Till, by angel-brands attended,
We awake among the blest. Topics: God Gentleness; God Guidance of; God Gentleness; God Guidance of; Afflictions Christ with us in; The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer; Death Fear of removed; Guidance Implored; Purity Of Heart; Suffering Human; Temptation Languages: English Tune Title: HAWLEY
Gently, Lord, O gently lead us