The Hymnbook ‎#339

339. 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 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;
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
• Author: William Williams (1745)
• Translator (Stanza 1): Peter Williams (1771)
• Translator (Stanzas 2-3): William Williams (c. 1772)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Exodus 13:21
  ;
  Psalm 73:24
  ;
  John 6:31-35
• Topic: God: Guide; God: Strength and Refuge; Pilgrimage of life; Life in Christ: Pilgrimage and Guidance of Life

Tune Information

• Name: CWM RHONDDA
• Composer: John Hughes (1907)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Music used by permission of Mrs. John Hughes.