Lead Us On

Step by step, O loving Savior,
In Thine own appointed way,
In the path which Thou hast chosen,
Lead us on, from day to day.

Refrain

Lead us on, O lead us ever,
Till we all Thy face shall see:
For our hope is in Thy mercy,
We are trusting only Thee.

Lead us on, though stormy billows
Wild and dark before us rise;
Let Thy precious bow of promise
Shine resplendent from the skies.

Refrain

Lead us on, our souls defending,
Till the latest storm is past,
And we hear our loved ones singing,
“Welcome, welcome home at last!”

Refrain

Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1875

Fanny Crosby (Frances Jane Crosby) is the most likely author; the style, refrain structure, and themes of trust and guidance are characteristic of her work. The hymn appears in multiple 19th-century collections under her name (sometimes credited as 'F. J. Crosby'). No strong alternate attributions found.