African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#138

138. 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 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;
Bear me through the swelling current,
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
• Translator (St. 1): Peter Williams, 1722-1796
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 58:11

Tune Information

• Name: CWM RHONDDA
• Composer: John Hughes, 1873-1932
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 77
• Key: G Major