Revival Praises ‎#217

217. 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 distance scene; one step enough for me.

2 I was not ever thus, nor pray'd 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 power has bless'd me, sure it still
Wilt 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!

Text Information

• First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom
• Title: Lead, Kindly Light
• Author: John H. Newman
• Publication Date: 1907

Tune Information

• Name: [Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom]
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Key: A♭ Major