African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#395

395. He Leadeth Me

1 He leadeth me: O blessed thought!
O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
What e’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 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 place my hand in Thine,
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 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, 1834-1918
• Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, He leadeth me
• Meter: LM with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: The Christian Life: Struggle and Guidance; Jesus: Guide; Walking with God

Tune Information

• Name: HE LEADETH ME
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: LM with Refrain
• Key: D Major