Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#300

300. Precious Promise

1 Precious promise God has given
To the weary passerby,
On the way from earth to Heaven,
“I will guide thee with Mine eye.”

Refrain:
I will guide thee, I will guide thee,
I will guide thee with Mine eye;
On the way from earth to Heaven,
I will guide thee with Mine eye.

2 When temptations almost win thee
And thy trusted watchers fly,
Let this promise ring within thee,
“I will guide thee with Mine eye.” (Refrain)

3 When thy secret hopes have perished
In the grave of years gone by,
Let this promise still be cherished,
“I will guide thee with Mine eye.” (Refrain)

4 When the shades of life are falling
And the hour has come to die,
Hear thy trusty Pilot calling,
“I will guide thee with Mine eye.” (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: Precious promise God hath given
• Title: Precious Promise
• Author: Nathaniel Niles, b. 1835
• Refrain First Line: I will guide thee, I will guide thee
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: The Christian Way of Life: Assurance and Trust

Tune Information

• Name: [Precious promise God hath given]
• Composer: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876
• Key: G Major