Lead, Kindly Light; President McKinley's Favorite Hymn

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This beautiful hymn, written by the renowned theologian John Henry Newman, was a favorite of American President William McKinley and has become a beloved classic in Christian worship. Inspired by the image of the pillar of fire that guided Moses and the Israelites through the wilderness, the hymn expresses a sense of hope and trust in the midst of darkness and uncertainty. This book features the text of the hymn as well as a brief history of its composition and its significance in American and British religious history.