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Text:Guide me, O Thou Great Redeemer
Author and Translator (sts. 2-3):William Williams, 1717-91
Translator (st. 1):Peter Williams, 1722-96
Tune:CWM RHONDDA
Composer:John Hughes, 1873-1932

918. Guide me, O Thou Great Redeemer

1 Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer,
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 stream doth 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 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.

Text Information
First Line: Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer
Title: Guide me, O Thou Great Redeemer
Author and Translator (sts. 2-3): William Williams, 1717-91 (abr.)
Translator (st. 1): Peter Williams, 1722-96 (alt. )
Meter: 87 87 887
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Close of Service
Tune Information
Name: CWM RHONDDA
Composer: John Hughes, 1873-1932
Meter: 87 87 887
Key: G Major



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