Hymns and Tunes 1886 436
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Words: Rev. Wm. WilliamsMusic: T. C. O'KaneTune: Cwm Rhondda8.7.8.7.8.7.
1Guide me, O thou great Jehovah! Pilgrim thro' this barren land;
O ye pen new by thy fountain Whence the healing wa-ters flow;
When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anx-ious fears sub-side;
RefrainBread of heav-en, bread of heav-en, Feed me till I want no more,
Strong De-liv-'rer, strong De-liv-'rer, Be thou still my strength and shield,
Songs of prais-es, songs of prais-es, I will ev-er give to thee,
Feed me till I want no more, want no more; Feed me till I want no more.
Be thou still my strength and shield,strength and shield; Be thou still my strength and shield.
I will ev-er give to thee, give to thee; I will ev-er give to thee.
2I am weak, but thou art mighty, Hold me with thy pow'r-ful hand.
Lead me to thy cloudy pil-lar, Lead me all my jour-ney through.
Bear me thro' the swelling cur-rent, Land me safe on Ca-naan's side.
- Words
- Rev. Wm. Williams
- Music
- T. C. O'Kane
- Tune
- Cwm Rhondda
- Meter
- 8.7.8.7.8.7.
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- Meter
- 8.7.8.7.8.7 · as printed
- Foot
- trochaic (DUM-da) · 76% of beats fit
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