Rejoice in the Lord ‎#161

161. He Leadeth Me

1 He leadeth me: O blessed thought!
O words with heavenly 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 follower 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 calm, 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 victory's won,
e'en death's cold wave I will not flee,
since God through Jordan leadeth me. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: He leadeth me: O blessed thought
• Title: He Leadeth Me
• Author: Joseph H. Gilmore (1862)
• Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, he leadeth me
• Meter: LM with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23:2
• Topic: Pilgrimage and Conflict

Tune Information

• Name: AUGHTON
• Composer: William B. Bradbury (1864)
• Meter: LM with refrain
• Key: D Major