Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#528a

528a. Guide me, O my great Redeemer

1 Guide me, O my great Redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but you are mighty,
hold me with your powerful hand:
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore!

2 Open now the crystal fountain
where the healing waters flow;
let the fiery, cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through:
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
ever be 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 sing to you.

Text Information

• First Line: Guide me, O my great Redeemer
• Author: W. Williams (1717-1791) (alt.)
• Adapter: P. Williams (1721-1796)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 4 7 extended
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: Easter 1: The Bread of Life; God's Church: Conflict and Endurance; Lent 2, The King and the Kingdom: Conflict; Pentecost 13: The Suffering Community; Pentecost 20: Endurance; Pentecost 9: The Whole Armour of God; The Promise of Redemption: Moses; The Remnant of Israel
• Source: Adapt.: and others

Tune Information

• Name: CWM RHONDDA
• Composer: J. Hughes (1873-1932)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 4 7 extended
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Alternative tune: BRYN CALFARIA (528b)