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Lead, Kindly Light

Words and music by John Henry Newman · 1833

Key of G · 66 BPM · 4/4 · Trust,Comfort · Psalm 119:105

Verse 1

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.

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