The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10101

10101. Dear Savior, Take My Hand

1 Dear Savior, take my hand in Thine
And lead me every day,
That I may never take a step
But in the shining way;
I cannot on myself rely,
I cannot walk alone;
O Savior, take my hand in Thine,
And lead me as Thine own.

2 O Savior, take my hand in Thine,
’Tis oft a weary way;
And I have never found myself
Sufficient for the day;
Upon Thy help I must rely
My journey to pursue;
O Savior, take my hand in Thine,
And daily strength renew.

3 O Savior, take my hand in Thine,
Thou only know’st the way;
And Thou canst lead me in the path
That ends in perfect day;
Thy gentle hand will safely guide
My pilgrim feet above,
And thro’ the everlasting years
I’ll magnify Thy love.

Text Information

• First Line: Dear Savior, take my hand in Thine
• Title: Dear Savior, Take My Hand
• Author: M. Lowrie Hofford
• Meter: CMD
• Language: English
• Source: Joyful Lays, by Robert Lowry and W. Howard Doane (New York: Biglow & Main, 1884)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: LOIRE by Ada R. Gibbs

Tune Information

• Name: YALE
• Composer: William Howard Doane (1884)
• Meter: CMD
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain