Bright was the guiding star that led,
With mild benignant ray,
The Gentiles to the lowly shed
Where the Redeemer lay.

But lo, a brighter, clearer light
Now points to his abode;
It shines through sin and sorrow’s night,
To guide us to our God.

Oh, haste to follow where it leads,
The gracious call obey;
Be rugged wilds, or flowery meads,
The Christian’s destined way.

Oh, gladly tread the narrow path
While light and grace are given;
Who meekly follow Christ on earth,
Shall reign with him in heaven Harriet Auber, 1829