Jesus, Still Lead On
The sermon encourages listeners to trust in Jesus' leadership and guidance, even in difficult times, and to hold on to faith and hope.
Count Zinzendorf preaches about the unwavering faith and trust in Jesus as our heavenly leader, guiding us through cheerless and dreary paths, helping us overcome fears and temptations, and leading us to our eternal rest in the fatherland. He emphasizes the importance of patience, endurance, and the assurance of a bright shore where there is no more weeping, urging believers to follow Jesus with calmness, fearlessness, and hope.
Text
Jesus, still lead on, till our rest be won,
And, although the way be cheerless,
We will follow calm and fearless,
Guide us by Thy hand to our fatherland.
If the way be drear, if the foe be near,
Let no faithless fears o'ertake us,
Let not faith and hope forsake us,
For through many a woe to our home we go.
When we seek relief from a long felt grief;
When temptations come alluring,
Make us patient and enduring;
Show us that bright shore where we weep no more.
Jesus, still lead on, till our rest be won;
Heavenly Leader, still direct us,
Still support, control, protect us,
Till we safely stand in our fatherland.
Sermon Outline
- Trust in Jesus' Leadership
- Faith and Hope in the Face of Adversity
- Patience and Endurance in Times of Trial
- Jesus' Guidance and Protection
- Heavenly Leader directs us
- Supports and controls us
- Protects us from harm
Key Quotes
“Jesus, still lead on, till our rest be won” — Count Zinzendorf
“Let no faithless fears o'er take us” — Count Zinzendorf
“Show us that bright shore where we weep no more” — Count Zinzendorf
Application Points
- Trust in Jesus' leadership and guidance, even in difficult times.
- Hold on to faith and hope, and don't let fear overcome you.
- Seek relief from grief and find comfort in a brighter future.