Worship in Song ‎#159

159. 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 powerful hand;
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more,
Feed me till I want no more.

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through;
Strong deliverer, strong deliverer,
Be thou still my strength and shield,
Be thou still my strength and shield.

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death and hell’s destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan’s side;
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to thee,
I will ever give to thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
• Title: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
• Author: William Williams (1745)
• Translator (v. 1): Peter Williams (1771)
• Translator (vs. 2-3): William Williams (c. 1772)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Death; God's Power; Healing; Praise; Seeking guidance

Tune Information

• Name: CWM RHONDDA
• Composer: John Hughes (1905 or 1907)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
• Key: f♯ minor
• Source: The Voice of Thanksgiving, No. 4, 1928