Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#458

458. 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 powerful hand:
Bread of heaven!
Feed me till I want no more.

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing waters flow;
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through;
Strong Deliverer!
Be Thou still my strength and shield.

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Bear me through the swelling current;
Land me safe on Canaan's side:
Songs of praises
I will ever give to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah
• Author: W. Williams, 1717-1791
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Canaan, the heavenly; The Christian Life: Aspiration and Prayer; Fire: Pillar of; God: Refuge, our; Joy: Of Believers; Prayer: For Guidance; Guidance: Implored; Pillar of Cloud and Fire

Tune Information

• Name: DISMISSAL
• Composer: W. L. Viner, 1790-1867
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7
• Key: A Major