Author: John H. Newman, 1801-1890 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #425 (2007) Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Hymnal Title: Hymns for a Pilgrim People Lyrics: 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 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.
Amen. Topics: Consecration; Funeral; Guidance; Pilgrim / Pilgrimage; Tramsfiguration Scripture: Psalm 37:23 Languages: English Tune Title: SANDON
Lead, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom