Lyrics
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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 seeThe distant scene--one step enough for me.
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2. I was not ever thus, nor pray'd that thouShouldst 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.
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3. So long thy pow'r hath blest me, sure it stillWill lead me onO'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, tillThe night is gone.And with the morn those angel faces smile,Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile!
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Text: John Henry Newman, 1801-1890Music: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
- Book
- Hymnal
- Hymn Number
- 97
- Music
- John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
- Text
- John Henry Newman, 1801-1890
- Scriptures
- Psalm 43:3, Psalm 119:133-135
- Meter
- 10 4 10 4 10 10
- Topic
- Faith, Funeral, Guidance, Repentance
- Tune
- Lux Benigna
- Languages
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Español
Divina Luz (Himnos) - 48
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Français
Brillante étoile, étoile du matin (Cantiques) - 52
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Português
Na escuridão, oh, brilha, meiga luz (Hinário) - 60
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Español