African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#142

142. He Leadeth Me

1 He leadeth me! O blessed thought!
O words with heav'nly comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be,
Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.

Refrain:
He leadeth me, He leadeth me,
By His own hand He leadeth me;
His faithful foll'wer I would be,
For by His hand He leadeth me.

2 Sometimes, 'mid scenes of deepest gloom,
Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,
By waters calm, o'er troubled sea,
Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me. [Refrain]

3 Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine,
Nor ever murmur nor repine;
Content, whatever lot I see,
Since 'tis my God that leadeth me. [Refrain]

4 And when my task on earth is done,
When, by Thy grace, the vict'ry's won,
E'en death's cold wave I will not flee,
Since God thru Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: He leadeth me! O blessed thought!
• Title: He Leadeth Me
• Author: Joseph H. Gilmore, 1834-1918
• Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, He leadeth me
• Meter: LM with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23:3
• Topic: Devotional; Everlasting Life; Faithfulness: of the believer

Tune Information

• Name: HE LEADETH ME
• Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
• Meter: LM with refrain
• Key: D♭ Major