The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs

281

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.

WORDS: William Williams, 1745
MUSIC: Stanza 1 trans. Peter Williams, 1771 Stanzas 2-3 trans. William Williams, 1772John Hughes, 1907
Scripture: Exodus 16:4 Exodus 17:6 Exodus 40:38
Theme: God