Hymnals of the Stone-Campbell Movement

Enos E. Dowling Hymnal Collection

Hymn: Bright was the guiding star that led (FL)

Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal

Date: 1871

Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee

Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall

First Line: Bright was the guiding star that led

Topic: Christ/His Mediatorial Reign

Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>

Composer: L Mason

Meter: CM

Tune: Chimes (Stop)

Hymn Number: 164

Page Number: 064, click to see hymnal pages

Lyics

Bright was the guiding star that led,

With mild, benignant ray.

The Gentiles to the lowly shed

Where the Redeemer lay.



But, lo! a brighter, clearer light

Now points to his abode;

It shines through sin and sorrow's night

To guide us to our God.



Oh haste to follow where it leads;

The gracious call obey,

Be rugged wilds or flowery meads

The Christian's destined way.



Oh gladly tread the narrow path

While light and grace are given:

Who meekly follow Christ on earth,

Shall reign with him in heaven.