No. 136

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Words by William Williams (Welsh); Peter Williams (English)


Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy pow'rful hand.
Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven,
feed me till I want no more;
Feed me till I want no more.

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.

When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside;
Bear me through the swelling current,
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.


Main tune

"Cwm Rhondda" - John Hughes

Alternate tune

"Zion" - Thomas Hastings