Author: John Henry Newman, 1801-1890 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #501 (2011) Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid th'encirclng 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 power hath blessed 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: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal; Evening; God Guidance; Illumination Scripture: Psalm 16:11 Languages: English Tune Title: LUX BENIGNA
Lead, Kindly Light