Hymnal for Church and Home ‎#297

297. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim thro' this barren land;
I am weak but Thou art mighty,
Hold me with Thy pow'rful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more!

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing streams do flow;
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar,
Lead me all my journey thro';
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliver'r,
Be Thou still my strength and shield.

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside:
Death of death and hell's Destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan's side:
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah
• Title: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
• Author: William Williams (1745)
• Translator: P. Williams (1771)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1927
• Topic: Spiritual Songs: Divine Care and Guidance
• Source: Welsh
• Notes: Danish first line: Før mig, Israels storre Leder

Tune Information

• Name: [Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah]
• Composer: William L. Viner
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7.
• Key: A Major