Lyrics
Well I've been turned 'round
But I've never been lost
Seen the water get troubled
But we walked across
When my knees were shaking
You held my hand
Turning my problems
To a promised land
Lead on, Good Shepherd
I'll follow all my days
There ain't nothing sweeter
Than to watch You make a way
You've walked me through the valley
But You never steered me wrong
So lead on Good Shepherd
Lead on
Seen some mighty deep canyons
That You brought me through
Seen some mighty big mountains
That just up and moved
Glory, glory hallelujah
Yeah, that's my song
Walking with my Father
Into the great unknown
Lead on, Good Shepherd
I'll follow all my days
There ain't nothing sweeter
Than to watch You make a way
You've walked me through the valley
But You never steered me wrong
So lead on Good Shepherd
Lead on
Step by step, day by day
Lead me on, Lord I pray
Road gets dark, walk by faith
Lead on Good Shepherd
Step by step, day by day
Lead me on, Lord I pray
Road gets dark, walk by faith
Lead on Good Shepherd
Lead on, Good Shepherd
I'll follow all my days
There ain't nothing sweeter
Than to watch You make a way
You've walked me through the valley
But You never steered me wrong
So lead on Good Shepherd
Lead on
Step by step, day by day
Lead me on, Lord I pray
Road gets dark, walk by faith
Lead on Good Shepherd
Step by step, day by day
Lead me on, Lord I pray
Road gets dark, walk by faith
Lead on Good Shepherd
Lead on, Good Shepherd
Lead on, Good Shepherd
Lead on, Good Shepherd
Lead on, Good Shepherd
Lead on, Good Shepherd
Lead on
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Lead On Good Shepherd” presents discipleship as a steady decision to follow God through uncertain terrain. Its testimony moves through troubled water, valleys, canyons, mountains, and dark roads, yet each image points back to divine guidance. The repeated request for the Good Shepherd to lead expresses dependence rather than self-confidence, while the promise to follow “all my days” gives the chorus the character of a prayer.
The valley language clearly recalls Psalm 23, where the shepherd remains present even in danger. References to walking by faith, renewed direction, and obstacles giving way also support the song’s emphasis on trust when the route ahead cannot be seen. “Step by step, day by day” keeps that trust practical: guidance is sought for the next act of obedience, not merely for a distant destination. The result is a hopeful confession that God’s care has proved reliable and remains sufficient for the unknown.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 23:1-4 The Lord is the shepherd who guides and remains present through the valley.
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 The song’s walk through darkness echoes the call to walk by faith rather than sight.
- Exodus 14:21-22 The troubled-water image recalls God making a path for Israel through the sea.