Lyrics
I fix my eyes on You
My only hope is You
And I find my rest when I lean on You
I fix my eyes on You
My only hope is You
And I find my rest when I lean on You
Jesus, I lean on You
Jesus!
You go before me when I cannot see
You lead me onward, You lead me onward
Let Your love light up in the darkest deep
You lead me onward, You lead me onward
And I fix my eyes on You
My strength and my refuge
And I find my way when I run to You
I fix my eyes on You
My strength and my refuge
And I find my way when I run to You
Jesus, I run to You
Jesus!
You go before me when I cannot see
You lead me onward, You lead me onward
Let Your love light up in the darkest deep
You lead me onward, You lead me onward
Your light shines straight through the night
Now we can see You
We will follow You where You lead us
We'll run, run, run to Your side
Our hearts are eager
We will follow You!
You go before me when I cannot see
You lead me onward, You lead me onward
Let Your love light up in the darkest deep
You lead me onward, You lead me onward
You go before me when I cannot see
You lead me onward, You lead me onward
Let Your love light up in the darkest deep
You lead me onward, You lead me onward
You go before me when I cannot see
You lead me onward, You lead me onward
Let Your love light up in the darkest deep
You lead me onward, You lead me onward
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Meaning & Inspiration
Lead Me Onward is a prayer of trust shaped by images of sight, rest, refuge, and guidance. The opening lines fix attention on Jesus as the source of hope, while leaning on him becomes the place of rest. When the lyrics describe running to Jesus for strength and direction, dependence is presented as an active response rather than passivity.
The chorus confesses that God goes ahead even when the path cannot be seen. Its request for divine love to shine in deep darkness echoes biblical descriptions of God’s word and presence as light for the way. The bridge widens the song from individual prayer to shared commitment: hearts made eager by that light choose to follow wherever God leads. Repeated declarations of being led onward reinforce confidence amid uncertainty. The song’s central movement is therefore from limited vision to faithful following, grounded in Jesus as hope, refuge, and guide.
Related Scripture
- Hebrews 12:2 The passage calls believers to fix their eyes on Jesus.
- Psalm 119:105 The psalm describes God’s word as a lamp and a light for the path.
- Psalm 46:1 The psalm names God as refuge and strength in trouble.