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Lead, Kindly Light

from Freedom Songs by Summer Russell

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A 19th century hymn of hope, with words by John Henry Newman. It has often been sung over the years in times of difficulty and doubt.

This version was recorded shortly after the Gulf Coast and the city of New Orleans were devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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Lead, kindly light, in this 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.

So long thy love has blessed me, sure it will
Will lead me on
Through stormy wind, through crag and torrent, till
The night is gone
And with the morn, those angel faces smile
That I have loved long since, and lost a while.

Lead, kindly light, in this 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.

Lead, kindly light, in this encircling gloom
Lead thou me on
The night is dark, and I am far from home
Lead, kindly light, lead thou me on.

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from Freedom Songs, released June 17, 2022

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