The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#410

410. Jesus, Lead Thou On

1 Jesus, lead Thou on
Till our rest be won;
And although the way be cheerless,
We will follow calm and fearless;
Guide us by Thy hand
To our fatherland.

2 If the way be drear,
If the Foe be near,
Let no faithless fears o'ertake us,
Let not faith and hope forsake us;
For though many a woe
To our home we go.

3 When we seek relief
From a long-felt grief,
When temptations come alluring,
Make us patient and enduring;
Show us that bright shore
Where we weep no more.

4 Jesus, lead Thou on
Till our rest is won;
Heav'nly Leader, still direct us,
Still support, console, protect us,
Till we safely stand
In our fatherland.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, lead Thou on
• Title: Jesus, Lead Thou On
• German Title: Jesu, geh voran
• Translator: Jane Borthwick (1854, alt.)
• Author: Ludwig von Zinzendorf (1721)
• Alterer: Christian Gregor (1778)
• Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Luke 5:11
• Topic: Sanctification (The Christian Life): New Obedience
• Source: Cento by Christian Gregor

Tune Information

• Name: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM
• Composer: Adam Drese (1697)
• Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5.
• Key: G Major