Christian Hymns ‎#212

212. Lead, kindly Light! amid th'encircling gloom

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 has 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead, kindly Light! amid th'encircling gloom
• Meter: 10, 4, 10, 4, 10, 10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Christ: Light; Guidance, prayed for; Resignation
• Notes: J. H. Newman, 1833.

Tune Information

• Name: LEAD, KINDLY LIGHT!
• Composer: Anon. (1898)
• Meter: 10, 4, 10, 4, 10, 10.
• Key: G Major