African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#53

53. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

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

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through;
Strong Deliverer, Strong Deliverer,
Be Thou still my strength and shield,
Be Thou still my strength and shield.

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Bear me through the swelling current,
Land me safe on Canaan's side;
Songs of praises, Songs of praises,
I will ever give to Thee,
I will ever give to Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah
• Title: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
• Author: William Williams, 1717-1791
• Translator: William Williams, 1717-1791
• Translator: Peter Williams, 1722-1796
• Meter: 87.87.47.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Exodus 13:21
  ;
  Psalm 48:14
• Topic: God the Father: Majesty and Power; God: Guidance; Peace; Processionals

Tune Information

• Name: ZION
• Composer: Thomas Hastings
• Meter: 87.87.47.
• Key: D Major