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Text:Jesus, Lead the Way
Author:Nicholas L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760
Translator:Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897
Tune:ROCHELLE
Composer:Adam Drese, 1620-1701

755. Jesus, Lead the Way

1 Jesus, lead the way
Through our life's long day,
When at times the way is cheerless,
Help us follow, calm and fearless;
Guide us by your hand
To the promised land.

2 Jesus be our light,
In the midst of night,
Let not faithless fear o'ertake us,
Let not faith and hope forsake us;
May we feel you near
As we worship here.

3 When in deepest grief,
Strengthen our belief.
When temptations come alluring,
Make us patient and enduring;
Lord we seek your grace
In this holy place.

4 Jesus, still lead on
'Til our rest be won:
If you lead us through rough places,
Grant us your redeeming graces.
When our course is o'er,
Open heaven's door.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, lead the way
Title: Jesus, Lead the Way
German Title: Jesu, geh voran
Author: Nicholas L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760
Translator: Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897 (alt.)
Meter: 55 88 55
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Scripture:
Topic: 13th Sunday: Year C; 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Year C; Comfort (16 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ROCHELLE
Composer: Adam Drese, 1620-1701 (harm. alt.)
Meter: 55 88 55
Key: G Major or modal



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