The Worshipbook ‎#409

409. 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 deaths, 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
• Title: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
• Author and Translator (stanzas 2, 3, possible): William Williams (1745)
• Translator (stanza 1): Peter Williams (1771)
• Translator (stanzas 2, 3, possible): John Williams (ca. 1772)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 104
  ;
  Psalm 105
  ;
  Psalm 106
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: After Old Testament Lesson; Service for the Lord's Day: Conclusion of Worship; Acts of the Church: Confirmation; Acts of the Church: Ordination; Christian Year: Advent; Other Observances: Mission; Other Observances: World Peace
• Notes: Sts. 2, 3 trans. by William or John Williams, ca. 1772

Tune Information

• Name: CWM RHONDDA
• Composer: John Hughes (1907)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Music © by Mrs. Dilys Webb, c/o Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society Ltd., and reproduced by permission of the legal representatives of the composer who reserve all rights therein.