The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#234

234. Lead, Kindly Light

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 pow'r hath blessed 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 th'encircling gloom
• Title: Lead, Kindly Light
• Author: John H. Newman
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Comfort; Evening hymns; Funeral; God: Care and Guidance; Guidance

Tune Information

• Name: LUX BENIGNA
• Composer: John B. Dykes
• Key: A♭ Major