Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#121

121. I’m a Pilgrim, I’m a Stranger

1. I’m a pilgrim, I’m a stranger
Cast upon the rocky shore
Of a land where deathly danger
Surges with a sullen roar,
Oft despairing, oft despairing,
Lest I reach my home no more.

2. Misty vapors rise before me.
Scarcely can I see the way.
Clouds of darkest hue hang o’er me,
And I’m apt to go astray
With the many, with the many
That are now the vulture’s prey.

3. O my Father, I entreat thee,
Let me see thy beck’ning hand;
And when straying, may I meet thee
Ere I join the silent band.
Guide me, Father, guide me, Father,
Safely to the promised land.

Text Information

• First Line: I’m a pilgrim, I’m a stranger
• Title: I’m a Pilgrim, I’m a Stranger
• Author: Hans Henry Petersen, 1835–1909
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 11:13-16
  ;
  Psalm 73:23-26
• Topic: Guidance; Plan of Salvation; Prayer and Supplication; Supplication; Trials

Tune Information

• Name: BOSTON
• Composer: Leroy J. Robertson, 1896–1971
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Incipit: 33325 65435 43243
• Key: E♭ Major