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Text:Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Author:William Williams, 1717-1791
Translator (st. 1):Peter Williams, 1722-1796
Tune:ZION
Composer:Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872

227. 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 pow'rful hand:
Bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more;
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;
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;
Songs of praises
I will ever give to Thee.

Text Information
First Line: Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah
Title: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Translator (st. 1): Peter Williams, 1722-1796
Author: William Williams, 1717-1791
Meter: 8 7 8 7 4 7 4 7
Language: English
Publication Date: 2018
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: The Celebration of the Gospel Story: Creation and Providence; Providence of God; Prayer
Tune Information
Name: ZION
Composer: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872
Meter: 8 7 8 7 4 7 4 7
Key: D Major



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