My favorite hymn is "Lead, Kindly Light", that is written by Beato Cardinal John Henry Newman. The word of the hymn is full of trust in the Lord, though in itself deep grief is shown too. This hymn was sung by miners who suffered a sudden accident in Britain and also in the tragedy of the Tytanic.

Especially, I love the passage that directly follows the first line: "The night is dark, and I am far from home, Lead Thou me on!" I am very much fond of the rhythm and the meaning that he would like to show.

Lead, Kindly Light

"Lead, Kindly Light, amidst th'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.
I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou
Shouldst lead me on;
I loved to choose and see my path; but now
Lead Thou me on!
I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears,
Pride ruled my will. Remember not past years!
So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still
Will lead me on.
O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till
The night is gone,
And with the morn those angel faces smile,
Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile!
Meantime, along the narrow rugged path,
Thyself hast trod,
Lead, Saviour, lead me home in childlike faith,
Home to my God.
To rest forever after earthly strife
In the calm light of everlasting life."