American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#548

548. O Take My Hand, Dear Father

1 O take my hand, dear Father,
And lead Thou me,
Till at my journey ending
I dwell with Thee.
Alone I cannot wander
One single day,
So do Thou guide my footsteps
On life's rough way.

2 O cover with Thy mercy
My poor, weak heart,
Lest I in joy or sorrow
From Thee depart.
Permit Thy child to linger
Here at Thy feet,
Thy goodness blindly trusting
With faith complete.

3 Tho' oft Thy pow'r but faintly
May stir my soul,
With Thee, my Light in darkness,
I reach the goal.
Take, then, my hand, dear Father,
And lead Thou me,
Till at my journey's ending
I dwell with Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: O take my hand, dear Father
• Title: O Take My Hand, Dear Father
• Translator: H. Brueckner (1925)
• Author: Julia Hausmann (1862)
• Meter: 7 4 7 4 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: Confirmation

Tune Information

• Name: SILCHER
• Composer: F. Silcher
• Meter: 7 4 7 4 D.
• Key: D Major
• Source: German chorale: So nimm denn meine Hände