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Jesus, Lead Thou On
In the Word
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps (1 Peter 2:21).
Of the Word
Jesus, lead Thou on Till our rest is won;
And although the way be cheerless,
We will follow calm and fearless.
Guide us by Thy hand To our fatherland.
Christians look to God to lead us in the way that He would want us to go. Our loving Father has given His own Son to suffer and die on the cross for each one of us. In baptism, we are given new life and made God’s own children by the power of the Holy Spirit. We want Him to lead us.
God is often symbolized in church artwork by the use of a hand reaching down from the heavens. It is a hand that grasps and leads us, just as a loving father hangs on to his child. God never lets us go; He directs, supports, consoles, and protects us. Our God cares enough about us to lead us through this earthly life and finally home to heaven … “Till we safely stand In our fatherland.”
Walking with my Lord
Precious Lord, I praise You that You hang on to me, even though I have sometimes tried to run away from You! Thank You for bringing me back, taking me by the hand, and leading me where You want me to be! In Your name I pray. Amen.
Mustard Seed: Joyful, Joyful. Rev. Larry and Shari Miller, authors. 26/31. Hymn Text: LSB 718. ©2011 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org
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