Hymnal: New Christian Hymn and Tune Book
Date: 1882
Compiler: Fillmore Brothers
Publisher/Printer: Fillmore Brothers
First Line: Gently Lord O gently lead us
Topic: Christian/Members of Christ
Writer: Thomas Hastings
Composer:
Meter: 8s and 7s double
Tune: Autumn
Hymn Number: 510
Page Number: 174, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsGENTLY, Lord, O gently lead us
Through this gloomy vale of tears,
Through the changes thou'st decreed us,
Till our last great change appears.
When temptation's darts assail us,
When in devious paths we stray,
Let thy goodness never fail us,
Lead us in thy perfect way.
In the hour of pain and anguish
In the hour when death draws near,
Suffer not our hearts to languish,
Suffer not our souls to fear.
Let thy promise to be near us
Fill our hearts with joy and peace;
May thy presence sweetly cheer us,
Till our conflicts all shall cease.
When this mortal life is ended,
Bid us in thine arms to rest,
Till, by angel bands attended,
We awake among the blest.
Then, O crown us with thy blessing,
Through the triumphs of thy grace;
Then shall praises, never ceasing,
Echo through thy dwelling-place.