Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#343

343. Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer

1 Guide me ever, great Redeemer,
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but you art mighty;
Hold me with your pow'rful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
Feed me now and evermore,
Feed me now and evermore.

2 Open now the crystal fountain
Where the healing waters flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through.
Strong deliv'rer, strong deliv'rer,
Shield me with your mighty arm,
Shield me with your mighty arm.

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 and praises, songs and praises,
I will raise forevermore,
I will raise forevermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Guide me ever, great Redeemer
• Title: Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer
• Author: William Williams, 1717-1791
• Meter: 87 87 877
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Christian Hope; Pentecost 12 (Year B); Death; Pilgrimage; Trust, Guidance
• Source: Tr. composite, alt.
• Notes: Tr. William Williams, 1717-1791; Tr. Peter Williams, 1772-1796,; alt.

Tune Information

• Name: CWM RHONDDA
• Composer: John Hughes, 1873-1932
• Meter: 87 87 877
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © by Mrs. Dilys Webb
• Notes: Now Public Domain