Gently, Lord, oh, gently lead us Through this lonely veil of tears
Through the changes fast decreed us Till our last great change appears
When temptation starts assail us When in devious paths we stray
Let Thy goodness never fail us Lead us in Thy perfect way
In the hour of pain and anguish In the hour when death draws near
Suffer not our hearts to languish Suffer not our souls to fear
And when mortal life is ended Lead us in Thine arms to rest
Till by angel paths attended We awake among the blest
