Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#179

179. Captain of Israel's host, and Guide

1 Captain of Israel's host, and Guide
Of all who seek the land above,
Beneath Thy shadow we abide,
The cloud of Thy protecting love;
Our strength, Thy grace; our rule, Thy word;
Our end, the glory of the Lord.

2 By Thine unerring Spirit led,
We shall not in the desert stray;
We shall not full direction need,
Nor miss our providential way;
As far from danger as from fear,
While love, almighty love, is near.

Text Information

• First Line: Captain of Israel's host, and Guide
• Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Captain, Christ our; Christ: Captain of Salvation; Christ's Guide; The Godhead: Creation and Providence; Leader, Christ our; Guidance: Implored; Guide: Jesus our

Tune Information

• Name: OLD TWENTY-THIRD
• Arranger: Sir Frederick Bridge, 1844-
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: "Divine Musical Miscellany," 1754