Lead Kindly Light

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 blest 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!

Meantime, along the narrow rugged path, thyself hast trod,
Lead, Savior, lead me home in childlike faith, home to my God.
To rest forever after earthly strife

In the calm light of everlasting life.

These are the lyrics to the song that brought and still brings comfort to me. It was sung at the funeral and it plays over and over in my mind. I love the third verse where it talks about "those angel faces smile, which I have loved long since, and lost awhile." I can't help but think of my little angel.

If you would like to hear the music, there is a youtube link to your right. Just click on the top picture and it will automatically play for you. Thank you for all of your sweet comments and for your continued thoughts and prayers.