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! Keep Thou my feet: I do not ask to see The distant scene,-one step enough for me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The hymn pleads for divine guidance through darkness, asking for just enough light to keep moving forward.
- In plain terms
- Ask for enough light to keep going in darkness.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek small, steady guidance when feeling lost.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does 'one step enough' mean to you?
- How can you find inner guidance?
Another view
Relying solely on external guidance may ignore personal agency.
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