Soft rock with horn section
Chuck and Linda Sylvester are a contemporary Christian husband and wife duo. The style is pop rock with blues and country influence.
Story behind the song
Had a job carrying large sums of money through very dangerous parts of Philly. A coworker in the same neighborhood was beaten and robbed, sent to the hospital. I did a lot of praying, learning to trust God for my safety. Wrote this song and recorded the demo in 1978. Produced by Kevin Joella at Fresh Tracks, Philadelphia
Lyrics
Jesus is leading me
On to my destiny
No matter what I may face on the way
He is the One who can
Lift me and help me stand
He is the One
Who gives strength for each day
Although I cannot see
Jesus is leading me
I don't depend on my eyes or my ears
On through the darkest night
He is my guiding light
With Him I know
I have nothing to fear
BRIDGE:
And when Jesus is leading
There is no retreating
He tears down the strongholds
Of our enemy
And when Jesus is guiding
there's no need for hiding
His armour protects me
and Satan must flee
People abusing me
Questions confusing me
Friends turn their backs
And I'm feeling betrayed
He is indwelling me
Silently telling me
"Lo, I am with you, so be not afraid."
"Lo, I am with you, so be not afraid."
(C) 1978 Chuck Sylvester (BMI) All rights reserved.
