126 Following a Heavenly Leader
Nicolaus Ludwig, Count Zinzendorf, 1721
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 fear 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! | |