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Take My Hand, Dear Father

Take my hand, dear Father, lead me safely through

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth
Tune: [Take my hand, dear Father]
Published in 9 hymnals


Representative Text

1. Take my hand, dear Father,
Lead me safely through;
For the gate is narrow,
And the way is new.

Chorus:
Take my hand, oh, take it,
Hold me close to Thee;
For with Thee is safety,
Hold then, hold Thou me.

2. Take my hand, dear Father,
Lest I meet a snare,
And my feet should stumble
While I'm unaware. [Chorus]

3. Take my hand, dear Father,
Be my guard and guide;
Nought shall ever harm me,
While I'm near Thy side. [Chorus]

Source: The Gospel Awakening: a collection of original and selected "hymns and spiritual songs" for the use in gospel meetings everywhere #47

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Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth

Late 19th Century Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Take my hand, dear Father, lead me safely through
Title: Take My Hand, Dear Father
Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Take my hand, O take it
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 9 of 9)

Gospel Voices No.3 #d261

Gospel Voices No.3 #d261

Gospel Voices Supplemented #d175

Gospel Voices Supplemented #d175

Harvest Bells No.3 #d89

Harvest Bells No.3 #d89
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Harvest Bells Nos. 1, 2 and 3 #325

Harvest Bells Nos. 1, 2 and 3 #325

Song Land Melodies #d154

Song Land Melodies #d154

Songland Melodies ... a New Song Book for Revivals #d186

Songland Melodies ... a New Song Book for Revivals #d186
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The Golden Sheaf No. 2 #173

The Golden Sheaf No. 2 #173
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The Gospel Awakening #47

The Gospel Awakening #47
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The Peacemaker #87

The Peacemaker #87
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