The New English Hymnal ‎#368

368. 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 powerful hand:
Bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more.

2 Open now the crystal fountain
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and 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;
Death of death, and hell's Destruction
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 Redeemer
• Author: William Williams, 1717-91
• Translator: Peter Williams, 1727-96 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 47
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Source: Welsh
• Notes: Other translators also

Tune Information

• Name: CWM RHONDDA
• Composer: John Hughes
• Meter: 87 87 47
• Key: G Major