The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12788

12788. Take My Hand, Dear Jesus

1 Ever blessed Jesus, listen unto me;
Bow Thine ear and hear me, while I call to Thee;
I am weak and sinful,Thou art pure and strong;
Take my hand dear Jesus, lead Thy child along.

Refrain:
Take my hand, dear Jesus, let me never stray;
Take my hand and lead me, in the better way.

2 Ever blessed Jesus, bless Thy wayward child,
Keep my feet from straying thro’ the desert wild;
I would never wander from Thy loving side;
Ever blessed Jesus, be my constant guide. [Refrain]

3 Help me, blessed Jesus, leave me not alone;
Give me strength and patience till each duty’s done;
And when life is ended, I Thy face would see;
Hear my prayer, dear Jesus, take me up to Thee. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Ever blessed Jesus, listen unto me
• Title: Take My Hand, Dear Jesus
• Author: Kate Osborn
• Meter: 11.11.11 D
• Language: English
• Source: The River of Life by Henry S. Perkins and Warren Bentley (New York: Oliver Ditson, 1873)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MADHYA PRADESH
• Composer: William Warren Bentley (1873)
• Meter: 11.11.11 D
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Public Domain