582. Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom

1 Lead, kindly light, amid the 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 power hath blest 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.

Text Information
First Line: Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom
Author: John Henry Newman, 1801-90
Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Consolation; Doubt; Evening (10 more...)
Notes: May be sung to ALBERTA 34
Tune Information
Name: SANDON
Composer: Charles Henry Purday, 1799-1885
Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10
Key: F Major



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