The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#202

202. Lead, Kindly Light

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 hath 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom
• Title: Lead, Kindly Light
• Author: John Henry Newman (1833)
• Meter: 10. 4. 10. 4. 10. 10.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Exodus 14:21
  ;
  Luke 1:78-79
• Notes: Alternate tune: "Sandon," No. 64.

Tune Information

• Name: LUX BENIGNA
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1865)
• Meter: 10. 4. 10. 4. 10. 10.
• Key: A♭ Major