Lead Me Lord

• By: Gary Valenciano

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
lead /liːd/ A2	verb - to guide or direct
Lord /lɔːrd/ A1	noun - a person of rank or authority; God
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the part of the body at the end of the arm
face /feɪs/ A2	verb - to confront or deal with noun - the front part of the head
rising /ˈraɪzɪŋ/ B1	adjective - increasing; ascending
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that provides light and heat to Earth
comfort /ˈkʌmfərt/ B2	verb - to ease someone's feelings of grief, distress noun - a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire verb - want something to happen or be the case.
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
lonely /ˈloʊnli/ B1	adjective - sad because one has no friends or company.
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a way or route between two places
arms /ɑːrmz/ A1	noun - each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand.
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible. adjective - of little weight; not heavy
guiding /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/ B1	adjective - serving to guide or direct.
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection

Grammar:

• Lead me, Lord

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The verb "Lead" is used in its base form to make a direct request or command. The speaker is imploring the Lord to guide them.

• and help me face the rising sun

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose (to face)

  ➔ The infinitive "to face" expresses the purpose of the request for help. The phrase implies the speaker needs assistance *in order to* confront challenges (symbolized by the rising sun).

• There's no other hope that I can lean on

  ➔ Relative Clause with implied preposition

  ➔ The phrase "that I can lean on" is a relative clause modifying "hope." The preposition "on" which should come after "lean" is implied because it's at the end of the clause. It means "There's no other hope **on which** I can lean".

• Walk by me across the lonely roads that I may face

  ➔ Modal Verb of Possibility ('may')

  ➔ The modal verb "may" expresses a possibility or uncertainty about facing the lonely roads. It suggests a potential future event, but not a definite one.

• Take my arms, and let your hand show me the way

  ➔ Imperative followed by a clause using 'let' to express permission or a request

  ➔ "Take my arms" is an imperative sentence. Then, "let your hand show me the way" uses "let" + object + verb to politely request or suggest that someone allow something to happen. The speaker is asking for guidance.

• You're the lamp upon my feet

  ➔ Metaphor

  ➔ This line uses a metaphor by comparing God (or the Lord) to a lamp. The lamp represents guidance and illumination, suggesting that God's presence provides direction and clarity in the speaker's life.

• Even though at times I'd rather go along my way

  ➔ Subjunctive mood with Conditional Clause (I'd rather)

  ➔ "I'd rather" (I would rather) expresses a preference. The subjunctive mood is implied because it's expressing a hypothetical situation or desire that contrasts with reality. The speaker acknowledges a temptation to follow their own path, *even though* they know they need guidance.

• Help me take the right direction, take Your road

  ➔ Parallel Structure using Imperatives

  ➔ The sentence uses two imperatives, "Help me take..." and "take Your road" in a parallel structure. This creates emphasis and adds to the earnestness of the plea.