(Verse 1)
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Lead kindly Light amid the encircling gloom lead Thou me on
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The night is dark and I am far from home lead Thou me on
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Keep Thou my feet I do not ask to see
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The distant scene one step enough for me
(Verse 2)
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I was not ever thus nor prayed that Thou shouldst lead me on
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I loved to choose and see my path but now lead Thou me on
C Bb F Am
I loved the garish day and spite of fears
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Pride ruled my will remember not past years
(Verse 3)
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So long Thy power hath blessed me sure it still will lead me on
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O’er moor and fen o’er crag and torrent till the night is gone
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And with the morn those angel faces smile
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Which I have loved long since and lost awhile
(Verse 4)
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Meantime along the narrow rugged path Thyself hast trod
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Lead Savior lead me home in childlike faith home to my God
C Bb F Am
To rest forever after earthly strife
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In the calm light of everlasting life
Am
Lead kindly light
