Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#385

385. Gently, Lord, oh, gently lead us

1 Gently, Lord, oh, gently lead us
Through this lonely vale of tears;
Through the changes Thou'st decreed us,
Till our last great change appears:
When temptation's darts assail us,
When in devious paths we stray,
Let Thy goodness never fail us;
Lead us in Thy perfect way.

2 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.
And when mortal life is ended,
Bid us in Thy bosom rest;
Till by angel-bands attended
We awake among the blest!

Text Information

• First Line: Gently, Lord, oh, gently lead us
• Meter: 8s & 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Affilction; Christians: their life and experience; Goodness of God: a ground of trust; Guardianship and Guidance of God: prayer for; Resignation
• Notes: Author from index: Hastings

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