The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#101

101. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim thro' this barren land;
I am weak, but Thou art mighty,
Hold me with thy pow'rful Hand;
Bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more;
Bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more.

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing waters flow;
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar,
Lead me all my journey thro';
Strong Deliv'rer,
Be Thou still my strength and shield;
Strong Deliv'rer,
Be Thou still my strength and shield.

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

Text Information

• First Line: Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah
• Title: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
• Author: William Williams, 1717-1791
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7.4.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Exodus 15:13
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; God: Guidance of
• Notes: Thou hast guided them in Thy strength unto Thy holy habitation. Ex. 15:13.

Tune Information

• Name: ZION
• Composer: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7.4.7.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: M.M. 76