Voices Together ‎#606

606. 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 pow’rful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed till I want no more,
feed till I want no more.

2 Open now the crystal fountain
whence the healing waters flow.
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliv’rer, strong Deliv’rer,
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 and Translator: William Williams
• Translator: Peter Williams
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 extended
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Exodus 13:17-22
  ;
  Exodus 16
  ;
  Exodus 17:1-7
  ;
  Joshua 3
  ;
  Nehemiah 9:15-21
  ;
  Psalm 105
• Topic: Death and Eternal Life; Exodus; Faith Journey; Funeral / Memorial Service; Pilgrimage; Sending
• Source: “Arglwydd arwain trwy’r anialwch,” Alleluia, 1745; Trans. Peter Williams (Wales) and William Williams, Hymns on Various Subjects, 1771

Tune Information

• Name: CWM RHONDDA
• Composer: John Hughes (1905 or 1907)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 extended
• Key: G Major
• Source: The Voice of Thanksgiving, No. 4, 1928