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Lead Me to The Rock

By Kent Henry

2,170 views Jun 25, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Kent Henry's 'Lead Me To The Rock (Medley)' is a worship song that expresses a cry for God's refuge and strength during times of distress. The lyrics depict a heart overwhelmed with tears and fainting, seeking safety and the assurance that God has heard the prayer. The central metaphor is being led to the Rock, a biblical symbol of God's stability and protection, higher than human understanding. The song draws on Psalm 61, where David calls out from the ends of the earth. It is a plea for shelter under God's wings and a declaration of trust in His refuge from enemies.

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When my heart is overwhelmed
Hear my cry
Give heed to my prayer
And my eyes
Are dim with tears
O Father, make them clear
From the ends
Of all the earth
When my heart is fainting
Let me know
That you have heard
Lead me into safety

And lead me to the Rock
The Rock that's higher
Lead me to the Rock
That's higher than I
Lead me to the Rock
The Rock that's higher
Higher than I

You, O Lord
Have been for me
A refuge from my enemies
Let me live
Within your strength
In the shelter
Of your wings
From the ends
Of all the earth
When my heart is fainting
Let me know
That you have heard
Lead me into safety

And lead me to the Rock
The Rock that's higher
Lead me to the Rock
That's higher than I
Lead me to the Rock
The Rock that's higher
Higher than I

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