Gently, Lord, O gently lead us (W. T. Porter)
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- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2020-04-13). Score information: A4, 4 pages, 59 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Source: "Selected anthems for mixed voices with organ or piano accompaniment, vol. 2, The Frederick Harris Music Co. Limited.
General Information
Title: Gently, Lord, O gently lead us
Composer: W. T. Porter
Lyricist: Thomas Hastings
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: English
Instruments: Organ
First published:
Description: Words set to the tune "Ar Hyd Y Nos".
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Original text and translations
English text
Gently, Lord, O gently lead us
Through this vale of tears,
Through the changes thou decreed us,
Till the last great change appears.
When temptation's darts assail us,
When in devious paths we stray,
Let thy goodness never fail us,
Show us thy way.
In the hour of pain and anguish,
When death draws near,
Suffer not our hearts to languish,
nor our souls to fear.
Then when mortal strife is ended,
Let us be among the blest,
And by angel bands attended,
There we shall rest.