Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#178

178. Hold Thou My Hand

1 Hold Thou my hand; so weak I am, and helpless,
I dare not take one step without Thy aid;
Hold Thou my hand; for then, O loving Saviour,
No dread of ill shall make my soul afraid.

2 Hold Thou my hand; and closer, closer draw me
To Thy dear self--my hope, my joy, my all;
Hold Thou my hand, lest haply I should wander,
And, missing Thee, my trembling feet should fall.

3 Hold Thou my hand; the way is dark before me
Without the sunlight of Thy face divine;
But when by faith I catch its radiant glory,
What heights of joy, what rapturous songs are mine!

4 Hold Thou my hand, that when I reach the margin
Of that lone river Thou didst cross for me,
A heav'nly light may flash along its waters,
And every wave like crystal bright shall be.

Text Information

• First Line: Hold Thou my hand; so weak I am and helpless
• Title: Hold Thou My Hand
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Guidance; Safety-Security
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Hold Thou my hand; so weak I am, and helpless]
• Composer: Hubert P. Main
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.