The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#505

505. Jesus, still lead on

1 Jesus, lead us on
Till our rest is 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 not faithless fears o'ertake us,
Let not faith and hope forsake us;
For through 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, still lead on
Till our rest be won;
Heavenly Leader, still direct us,
Still support, console, protect us,
Till we safely stand
In our fatherland!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, still lead on
• Author: N. L. von Zinzendorf (1721)
• Meter: 5, 5, 8, 8, 5, 5.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity; Pilgrimage

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, still lead on]
• Composer: A. Drese, 1620—1701
• Meter: 5, 5, 8, 8, 5, 5.
• Key: G Major