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
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
So long thy power hath blest me, sure it still
Will lead me on
Over moor and fen, over crag and torrent
Till the night is gone
And with the morn those angel faces smile
Which I have loved long since and lost a while
Meantime, along the narrow rugged path
Thyself hast trod
Lead, Saviour, lead me home in childlike faith
Home to my God
To rest forever after earthly strife
In the calm light of everlasting life
In the calm light of Your everlasting life