Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#281

281. 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 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 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, 1834-1918
• Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, He leadeth me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Christ: Guide; The Christian Way of Life: Assurance and Trust

Tune Information

• Name: [He leadeth me, O blessed thought!]
• Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
• Key: D Major