The Cyber Hymnal ‎#15314

15314. Lead, Guiding Star!

1 Lo! the shepherds, abiding in the fields by night,
Many years ago,
Heard the voices of angels, saw a wondrous light,
Many years ago;
The wise men of old saw the guiding star,
Whose beams from the heavenly gates ajar
Did lead to the Christ Child in Bethl’hem afar,
Many years ago.

Refrain:
Lead, guiding star,
Lead, guiding star;
Lead thou me on as in dear Bethlehem;
Lead, guiding star,
Lead thou me on as in the days of old,
Bright star of Bethlehem!

2 ’Twas a beautiful vision that to man was giv’n,
Many years ago,
And a wonderful message that was sent from Heav’n,
Many years ago;
O beautiful vision in lowly stall!
O life-giving message to great and small—
The "peace and goodwill," bringing gladness to all,
Many years ago. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Lo! the shepherds, abiding in the fields by night
• Title: Lead, Guiding Star!
• Author: Mrs. J. H. Entwisle
• Refrain First Line: Lead, guiding star
• Language: English
• Source: Exalted Praise by J. Howard Entwisle and Powell Fithain (Philadelphia: MacCalla & Company, 1901)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Lo! the shepherds, abiding in the fields by night]
• Composer: J. Howard Entwisle
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain