613. Thus Far the Lord Has Led Me On

1 Thus far the Lord has led me on,
Thus far His pow’r prolongs my days;
And ev’ry evening shall make known
Some fresh memorial of His grace.

2 Much of my time has run to waste,
And I perhaps, am near my home;
But He forgives my follies past,
He gives me strength for days to come.

3 I lay my body down to sleep;
Peace is the pillow for my head,
While well-appointed angels keep
Their watchful stations round my bed.

4 Thus, when the night of death shall come,
My flesh shall rest beneath the ground,
And wait Thy voice to rouse my tomb,
With sweet salvation in the sound.

Text Information
First Line: Thus far the Lord has led me on
Title: Thus Far the Lord Has Led Me On
Author: Isaac Watts
Language: English
Publication Date: 1901
Topic: God: Our Guide; Vesper
Tune Information
Name: HEBRON
Composer: L. Mason



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