Author: John Henry Newman, 1801-1890 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #378a (2000) Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Hymnal Title: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New First Line: Lead, kindly light, amid th' encircling gloom Lyrics: 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 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.
Topics: Evening; Faith, Trust and Commitment; The Journey of Life Scripture: 1 John 1:5 Languages: English Tune Title: SANDON
Lead, kindly light