Hymnals of the Stone-Campbell Movement

Enos E. Dowling Hymnal Collection

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

Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book

Date: 1865

Compiler: Alexander Campbell

Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern

First Line: Bright was the guiding star that led

Topic: Christ/His Mediatorial Reign

Writer: <no first name given> Spirit of the Psalms

Composer:

Meter: CM

Tune:

Hymn Number: 229

Page Number: 142, 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.



O haste to follow where it leads;

The gracious call obey,

Be rugged wilds or flowery meads

The Christian's destined way.



O gladly tread the narrow path,

While light and grace are given;

Who meekly follow Christ on earth

Shall reign with him in heaven.