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Text:Take My Hand and Lead Me
Author:J. W. G.
Tune:[I want to live, dear Lord, for Thee]
Composer:J. W. Gaines

52. Take My Hand and Lead Me

1 I want to live, dear Lord, for Thee,
Oh! keep me ev'ry day;
A faithful witness let me be,
Along life's rugged way.

Chorus:
Take my hand and lead me,
Anywhere you need me;
With Thy Spirit feed me,
Till I'm safe at home.

2 When Satan would my hopes alarm,
Oh! shelter Thou, my soul;
Protect me with Thy mighty arm,
Thy strength will keep me whole. [Chorus]

3 Let me each day, Thy spirit feel;
Increase my courage, Lord,
To walk by faith, endowed with zeal,
Directed by Thy Word. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: I want to live, dear Lord, for Thee
Title: Take My Hand and Lead Me
Author: J. W. G.
Refrain First Line: Take my hand and lead me
Language: English
Publication Date: 1938
Tune Information
Name: [I want to live, dear Lord, for Thee]
Composer: J. W. Gaines
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: Copyright, 1924, by J. W. Gaines
Notes: Now Public Domain



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