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Lead, Kindly Light. Blessed John Henry Newman (1801-1890) Beatified by Pope Benedict XVI. September 19, 2010. by Blessed John Henry Newman (1834) 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.
"Lead, Kindly Light, Amid the encircling gloom" is a hymn with words written in 1833 by Saint John Henry Newman as a poem titled "the Pillar of the Cloud", which was first published in the British Magazine in 1834, and republished in Lyra Apostolica in 1836.
- 1833
- "Lux Benigna" by John Bacchus Dykes
Apr 1, 2012 · In the calm light of everlasting life. Lead Kindly Light was written by Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman. The words to Lead Kindly Light were written in 1833 as a poem entitled: The Pillar of Cloud. Art: Portrait of John Henry Newman, John Everett Millais, before 1897, PD-US, Wikimedia Commons.
A hymn based on a poem by Saint John Henry Newman, a leading figure of the Oxford Movement in the Anglican Church. The poem expresses his longing for God's light and guidance in his life and ministry, and his conversion to Catholicism. Learn about the poem's meaning, history, and tune.
Lead, kindly Light, amid th’ 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.
Through its simple yet emotive words, "Lead, kindly Light" captures the human desire for stability and direction, particularly during times of uncertainty or despair. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to resonate with individuals seeking guidance and solace amidst life's inevitable obstacles. Like ( 0)
Author: John Henry Newman (1833) Tune: LUX BENIGNA (Dykes) Published in 1216 hymnals. Printable scores: PDF, MusicXML. Playable presentation: Lyrics only, lyrics + music. Audio files: MIDI, Recording. Song available on My.Hymnary. FlexScore. Lead, Kindly LIght. Piano/Organ. The Art of Hymn Playing Volume II - Intr… Choral. Lead, Kindly Light.
