Lead thou me on!

Keep thou my feet: I do not ask to see

The distant scene: one step enough for me.

2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that thou

Shouldst lead me on!

I loved to choose and see my path; but now,

Lead thou me on!

I loved day’s dazzling light, and spite of fears

Pride ruled my will: remember not past years!

3 So long thy power hath blessed me, surely still