Christian Hymns ‎#192

192. Jesus still lead on

1 Jesus, still lead on,
Till our rest be won!
And, although the way be cheerless,
We will follow, calm and fearless;
Guide us by Thy hand
To our fatherland.

2 If the way be drear,
If the foe be near,
Let not doubt and fears o'ertake us,
Let not faith and hope forsake us;
For through many a foe
To our home we go.

3 When we seek relief
From a long-felt grief,
When temptations come alluring,
Make us patient and enduring;
Show us that bright shore
Where we weep no more.

4 Jesus, still lead on,
Till our rest be won;
Heavenly Leader, still direct us,
Still support, console, protect us,
Till we safely stand
In our fatherland.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus still lead on
• Meter: 5, 5, 8, 8, 5, 5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Christ: Leader; Conflict; Doubt and Fear; Following Christ; Guidance, prayed for; Steadfastness, prayed for
• Notes: Zinzendorf, 1721. Tr. Jane Borthwick.

Tune Information

• Name: BRIDEGROOM OF THE SOUL
• Composer: A. Drese (1698)
• Meter: 5, 5, 8, 8, 5, 5.
• Key: G Major