The night is dark, and I am far from home,
Direct my feet; I do not ask to see
The distant scene; one step enough for me.
So lead me onward, Lord, and hear my plea. [Refrain]
Not always thus, I seldom looked for you,
I loved to choose and seek my path alone.
In spite of fear, my pride controlled my will,
Remember not my past, but lead me still. [Refrain]
So long your pow’r has blest me on the way,
And still it leads, past hill and storm and night!
And with the morn, those angel faces smile,
Which I have loved long since, and lost a while. [Refrain]
Refrain:
Lead, kindly Light, amid the gloom of evening.
Lord, lead me on! Lord, lead me on!
On through the night! On to your radiance!
Lead, kindly Light!
Lead, kindly Light, kindly Light!
John Henry Newman, 1833
Read Psalm 16:1-11
This hymn usually appears without the refrain, but either way, we identify with that longing for guidance and comfort. It humbly acknowledges the times when faith has been lacking, but God remained faithful. It celebrates a lifetime of walking by faith. No matter where you are on your journey, don’t hesitate to take the next step.