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JESUS, STILL LEAD ON.
"Jesu, geh Voran."
"They forsook all, and followed him."--Luke 5:11.
Ludwig von Zinzendorf
transl., Jane Borthwick, 1846, 1854
| Jesus, still lead on, Till our rest be won! And although the way be cheerless, We will follow, calm and fearless. Guide us by thy hand To our Fatherland. | | 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 foe, To our home we go! | | When we seek relief From a long-felt grief-- When oppressed by new temptations, Lord, increase and perfect patience. Show us that bright shore Where we weep no more! | | Jesus, still lead on, Till our rest be won! 23 Heavenly Leader, still direct us, Still support, console, protect us, Till we safely stand In our Fatherland! | |