Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#292

292. O take my hand, dear Father

1 O take my hand, dear Father,
And lead thou me,
Till at my journey's ending
I dwell with thee.
Alone I cannot wander
One single day,
So do thou guide my footsteps
On life’s rough way.

2 O cover with thy mercy
My poor, weak 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. A-men.

3 Though oft thy power but faintly
May stir my soul,
With thee, my light in darkness,
I reach the goal.
Take then my hand, dear Father,
And lead thou me,
Till at my journey’s ending
I dwell with thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O take my hand, dear Father
• Translator: H. Brueckner, 1866 - 1942
• Author: Julia Hausmann, 1825 - 1901
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Life In Christ: Consecration; Sacraments and Rites: Confirmation

Tune Information

• Name: SO NIMM DENN MEINE HANDE
• Composer: Friedrich Silcher, 1789 - 1860
• Meter: 7 4, 7 4. D.
• Key: D Major