The Cyber Hymnal ‎#13047

13047. Lord, Be Thou My Helper

1 When all is dark around me,
And earthly foes assail,
With heav’nly foes surround me,
Let power divine prevail.
O Lord, be Thou my helper,
In faith I turn to Thee;
Unto Thy love’s dear shelter,
For safety I would flee.

2 O keep me close beside Thee,
In life’s uneven way,
With constant watch-care guide me,
And never let me stray.
O Lord, be Thou my helper,
No other hand but Thine
Can lead me to the homeland,
Where fadeless glories shine.

3 Sometimes the path is lonely
My weary feet must tread;
Thy blessed presence only
Can gladness round me shed.
O Lord, be Thou my helper,
My refuge and my rest,
My soul would lean forever
On Thy protecting breast.

Text Information

• First Line: When all is dark around me
• Title: Lord, Be Thou My Helper
• Author: Jennie Wilson (1895)
• Meter: 87.87 D
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: LEYTONSTONE
• Composer: John Samuel Hendricks (1895)
• Meter: 87.87 D
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain