The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#285

285. Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah

1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim though 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.

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.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah
• Author (attributed to): W. Williams. (1745)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Fourth Sunday in Lent; The Church Year: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany; Pilgrimage

Tune Information

• Name: [Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah]
• Composer: J. Filitz, 1804—1876
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7.
• Key: E Major