Lutheran Worship ‎#220

220. Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer

1 Guide me ever, great Redeemer,
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but you are 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, 1717-91
• Meter: 87 87 877
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Close of Service; Hope; Pilgrimage; Trust
• Source: Tr. composite, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: CWM RHONDDA
• Composer: John Hughes, 1873-1932
• Meter: 87 87 877
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Arrangement: Copyright 1982 Concordia Publishing House.; Tune: Mrs. Dilys Webb c/o Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society Limited and reproduced by permission of the legal representatives of the composer, who reserve all right therein.