Lead, Kindly Light

Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see the distant scene; one step enough for me.

I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path; but now Lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, pride ruled my will. Remember not past years!

So long Thy power hath blessed me, sure it still will lead me on; O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent till the night is gone, and with the morn those angel faces smile which I have loved long since, and lost awhile!