Author: John Henry Newman, 1801-90 Hymnal: Together in Song #582 (1999) Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Scripture: Psalm 119:103-106 Lyrics: 1 Lead, kindly light, amid the 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.
Topics: Consolation; Doubt; Evening; Justice; Light; Night; Personal Petition; Pilgrimage; Providence; Saints Days and Holy Days Any Saint; Saints Days and Holy Days Conversion of St Paul; Temptation; Trust in God Languages: English Tune Title: SANDON
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