when the way seems dark and long hold to my hand dear lord i pray give me grace to shout and shine ever in the life divine lord lead me on from day to day oh lead me on from day to day i want to walk the holy way oh friends forsake me all along i asked the lord to lead me on in this world of doubt and gloom when all flowers start to bloom hold to my hand dear lord i pray i have put my faith in thee til the homely hour shall be lord lead me on from day to day when old age is feeling on and my strength is almost gone hold to my hand dear i pray surely thou will n er forsake and in heaven i ll awake lord lead me on from day to day