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229. He Leadeth Me

1 He leadeth me! O blessed thought!
Oh, words with heav'nly comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be,
Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.

Refrain:
He leadeth me, He leadeth me,
By His own hand He leadeth me;
His faithful foll'wer I would be,
For by His hand He leadeth me.

2 Sometimes, 'mid scenes of deepest gloom,
Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,
By waters still, o'er troubled sea,
Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me! [Refrain]

3 Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine,
Nor ever murmur nor repine;
Content, whatever lot I see,
Since 'tis my God that leadeth me! [Refrain]

4 And when my task on earth is done,
When by Thy grace the vict'ry's won,
E'en death's cold wave I will not flee,
Since God thru Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: He leadeth me! O blessed thought!
Title: He Leadeth Me
Author: Joseph H. Gilmore, 1834-1918
Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, He leadeth me
Meter: LM with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2018
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: The Celebration of the Gospel Story: Creation and Providence; Assurance; Providence of God (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: HE LEADETH ME
Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
Meter: LM with refrain
Key: D♭ Major



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