5.5.8.8.5.5 [1707]Rochelle: Adam Drese, 1698 [1708]St. Wilfred: Walter Henry Hall, 1900 German; N. L. von Zinzendorf, 1721; Tr. Jane Borthwick, 1846 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 woe 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. Amen. |