Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#87

87. 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, 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 streams do flow;
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through;
Strong Deliv'rer! strong Deliv'rer!
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 Fear subside;
Thou art 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.

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 (1762)
• Translator: Peter Williams (1771)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Exodus 16:4-18
  ;
  John 6:48-51
• Topic: Lent
• Notes: Welsh text by William Williams of Pantycelyn, “Arglwydd arwain trwy’r anialwch,” from Caniadau (1762), st. 1 tr. by Peter Williams, from Hymns on Various Subjects (1771), sts. 2–3 attr. to William Williams, from A Collection of Hymns for Social Worship, 17th ed. (1772).

Tune Information

• Name: CWM RHONDDA
• Composer: John Hughes (1907)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7
• Incipit: 56511 71232
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Tune CWM RHONDDA by John Hughes, from Casgliad o Donau ac Emynau at wasanaeth Eglwys Capel Rhondda (1907).