The New Century Hymnal ‎#446

446. Jesus, Still Lead On

1 Jesus, still lead on, till our rest be won;
And although the way be cheerless,
we will follow, calm and fearless;
Guide us by your hand to the promised land.

2 If the way be drear, if the foe be near,
Let not faithless fears o'ertake us,
let not faith and hope forsake us;
For through many a woe to our home we go.

3 When we seek relief from a long-felt grief,
When temptations come alluring,
make us patient and enduring;
Show us that bright shore where we weep no more.

4 Jesus, still lead on, till our rest be won;
Heavenly Leader still direct us,
still support, console, protect us,
Guide us by your hand to the promised land.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, still lead on
• Title: Jesus, Still Lead On
• Translator: Jane Borthwick (1846, alt.)
• Author: Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf (1721)
• Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: Constancy; Jesus Christ: Guide and Leader; Pilgrimage; Struggle and Conflict; Year B: Lent 1; Year C: Proper 23

Tune Information

• Name: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM
• Composer: Adam Drese
• Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Geistreiches Gesangbuch, Darmstadt, 1698