Jesu, geh voran.
Nicolaus Ludwig v. Zinzendorf, 1721.
Tr. Jane Borthwick, 1846. a.
Jesus, still lead on, Till our rest be won; And although the way be cheerless, We will follow, calm and fearless, 161 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 temptations come alluring, Make us patient and enduring; Show us that bright shore Where we weep no more. | Jesus, still lead on, Till our rest be won; Heavenly Leader, still direct us, Still support, console, protect us, Till we safely stand In our fatherland. | |