African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#140

140. 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,
Feed me till I want no more;
Bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more.

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through;
Strong Deliverer,
Be Thou still my strength and shield;
Strong Deliverer,
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,
I will ever give to Thee;
Songs of praises
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: 87 87 47 47
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 58:11

Tune Information

• Name: ZION
• Composer: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872
• Meter: 87 87 47 47
• Key: D Major