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!
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A beautiful hymn to God. His light will lead him down the right path. He only needs to see one step at a time. The last two lines are memorable: 'And with the morn those angel faces smile Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile'.
The above recording should be removed. It positively undermines the depth and beauty of Newman's work.
A beautiful poem with philosophical leanings and it is great.
he night is gone; And with the morn those angel faces smile Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. // beautiful poetic expression