International Song Service ‎#96

96. Lead, kindly Light, amid the 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. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling, gloom
• Author: John H. Newman
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895

Tune Information

• Name: LEAD, KINDLY LIGHT
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Key: A♭ Major