The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#280

280. 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 now and evermore,
Feed me now and evermore.

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing streams do flow;
Let the fiery 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 death, 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
• Welsh Title: Arglwydd arwain trwy'r anialwch
• Author: William Williams (1717-1791) (1745)
• Translator: Peter Williams, 1723-1796
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 48:14
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Life: Pilgrimage, Race
• Source: And others, 1771-72 (Translators)
• Notes: God … will be our guide even unto death. Ps. 48:14.

Tune Information

• Name: CWM RHONDDA
• Composer: John Hughes (1873-1932) (1907)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: M.M. 69