Lyrics
Verse 1
Where He may lead me I will go,
For I have learned to trust Him so,
And I remember ’twas for me,
That He was slain on Calvary.
Chorus
Jesus shall lead me night and day,
Jesus shall lead me all the way,
He is the truest Friend to me,
For I remember Calvary.
Verse 2
O I delight in His command,
Love to be led by His dear hand;
His divine will is sweet to me,
Hallowed by bloodstained Calvary.
Chorus (Repeat)
Jesus shall lead me night and day,
Jesus shall lead me all the way,
He is the truest Friend to me,
For I remember Calvary.
Verse 3
Onward I go, nor doubt nor fear,
Happy with Christ my Savior near,
Trusting that I some day shall see,
Jesus my Friend of Calvary.
Chorus (Repeat)
Jesus shall lead me night and day,
Jesus shall lead me all the way,
He is the truest Friend to me,
For I remember Calvary.
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Jesus Shall Lead Me – Remember Calvary” is a hymn of following Christ, recorded here by Vinneth Hamm. The verses promise to go wherever He leads, because the singer has learned to trust Him and remembers that He was slain on Calvary for the singer. Each stanza returns to Calvary, calling it “hallowed” in the third verse.
The refrain, “Jesus shall lead me night and day, Jesus shall lead me all the way,” turns that memory into daily guidance, and calls Him “the truest Friend to me.” The final verse moves forward with no doubt or fear, happy with Christ near and trusting to see Him someday.
The themes are close to John 10:27 on the Shepherd’s sheep following Him, Psalm 23:3 on being led, and John 15:13-15 on the Friend who lays down His life. The hymn is simple and steady, centered on remembrance of the cross and trust in Christ’s guidance.
Related Scripture
- John 10:27 His sheep hear His voice and follow Him
- Psalm 23:3 He leads me in paths of righteousness
- John 15:13-15 The Friend who lays down His life