The New Christian Hymnal ‎#295

295. He Leads Us On

1. He leads us on by paths we did not know.
Upward He leads us, tho' our steps be slow;
Tho' oft we faint and falter on the way,
Tho' storms and darkness oft obscure the day,
Yet, when the clouds are gone,
We know He leads us on.

2. He leads us on thro' all the' un-quiet years;
Past all our dream-land hopes, and doubts, and fears
He guides our steps; thro' all the tangled maze
Of losses, sorrows, and o'er-clouded days
We know His will is done,
And still He leads us on.

3. And soon or late the rugged field of strife
Shall catch the sunlight that transfigures life;
The heart shall win the discipline of pain,
And know the struggle has not been in vain;
Its doubts and fears shall cease,
And Christ will bring it peace.

Text Information

• First Line: He leads us by paths we did not know
• Title: He Leads Us On
• Author (v. 1 and 2): Hiram O. Wiley (1865)
• Meter: 10 10 10 10 6 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Christian Life: Guidance
• Notes: 3rd verse written later

Tune Information

• Name: ZENNOR
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker, 1844-
• Meter: 10 10 10 10 6 6
• Key: A♭ Major