Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#538

538. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
hold me with thy powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me till I want no more;
feed me till I want no more.

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
whence the healing stream doth flow;
let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through.
Strong deliverer, strong deliverer,
be thou still my strength and shield;
be thou still my strength and shield.

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside;
death of death and hell’s destruction,
land me safe on Canaan’s side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to thee;
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) (1745)
• Translator Stanza 1: Peter Williams (1722-1796)
• Translator Stanzas 2,3: William Williams (1717-1791)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Christan Life: Guidance

Tune Information

• Name: CWM RHONDDA
• Composer: John Hughes (1873-1932)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
• Incipit: 56511 71232 31643
• Key: G Major or modal

Tune Information:

Alternate tune, BRYN CALFARIA, No. 165
Higher key, No. 201