Lutheran Service Book ‎#718

718. Jesus, Lead Thou On

1 Jesus, lead Thou 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, 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, lead Thou on
• Title: Jesus, Lead Thou On
• Author: Nicholaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, 1700-60
• Translator: Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-97 (alt. )
• Meter: 55 88 55
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Luke 12:32
  ;
  1 Peter 2:20-21
  ;
  1 Corinthians 10:13
  ;
  James 1:12

Tune Information

• Name: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM
• Composer: Adam Drese, 1620-1701
• Arranger: Joseph Herl, b. 1959
• Meter: 55 88 55
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Setting © 2006, Concordia Publishing House