Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) ‎#304

304. Oh, Take My Hands, Dear Father

1 Oh, take my hands, dear Father,
And lead Thou me,
Till at my journey's ending
I dwell with Thee.
Alone I dare not journey
One single day,
So do Thou guide my footsteps
On life’s rough way.

2 Oh, cover with Thy mercy
My failing 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 Though oft Thy pow'r but faintly
May stir my soul,
With Thee, my Light in darkness,
I reach the goal.
Take then my hands, dear Father,
And lead Thou me,
Till at my journey’s ending
I dwell with Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, take my hands, dear Father
• Title: Oh, Take My Hands, Dear Father
• Author: Julia Hautzmann
• Meter: 7, 4s. 8L.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1928
• Topic: Spiritual Songs: Divine Care and Guidance
• Notes: Danish first line: Saa tag mig da ved Haanden; Translator: H. Brueckner

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, take my hands, dear Father]
• Composer: Fr. Silcher
• Meter: 7, 4s. 8L.
• Key: E♭ Major