African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#502

502. Lead, Kindly Light

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 blessed 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid th'encirclng gloom
• Title: Lead, Kindly Light
• Author: John Henry Newman, 1801-1890
• Meter: 10 4.10 4.10 10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 16:11
• Topic: The Christian Life: Death and Life Eternal; Evening; God: Guidance; Illumination

Tune Information

• Name: SANDON
• Composer: Charles H. Purday, 1799-1885
• Meter: 10 4.10 4.10 10.
• Key: F Major or modal