Hymns for the Living Church ‎#439

439. He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought

1 He leadeth me, O blessed thought!
O words with heav'nly comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be,
Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.

Refrain:
He leadeth me, He leadeth me!
By His own hand He leadeth me!
His faithful foll'wer I would be,
For by His hand He leadeth me.

2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom,
Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,
By waters still, o'er troubled sea,
Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me. (Refrain)

3 Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine,
Nor ever murmur nor repine;
Content, whatever lot I see,
Since 'tis my God that leadeth me. (Refrain)

4 And when my task on earth is done,
When by Thy grace the vict'ry's won,
E'en death's cold wave I will not flee,
Since God through Jordan leadeth me. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: He leadeth me, O blessed thought!
• Title: He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought
• Author: Joseph H. Gilmore (1862)
• Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, He leadeth me
• Meter: L.M. Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23:2
  ;
  Isaiah 48:17
  ;
  Matthew 8:19
• Topic: Contentment; Pilgrimage, Christian; Serenity

Tune Information

• Name: HE LEADETH ME
• Composer: William B. Bradbury (1864)
• Meter: L.M. Ref.
• Key: D♭ Major