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Text:He Leadeth Me
Author:Joseph H. Gilmore
Tune:AUGHTON
Composer:William B. Bradbury

198. He Leadeth Me

1 He leadeth me: O blessed thought!
O words with heavenly 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 follower I would be,
for by his hand he leadeth me.

2 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)

3 And when my task on earth is done,
when, by thy grace, the victory'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
Author: Joseph H. Gilmore (1862)
Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, he leadeth me
Meter: LM with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Scripture:
Topic: Grow: Our Walk with God
Tune Information
Name: AUGHTON
Composer: William B. Bradbury (1864)
Meter: LM with refrain
Key: D Major



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