Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Backgrounder: Welsh hymn
writer William Williams (1717-1791
compared the Christian life to
the Israelites’ trek through the
wilderness. We may not know
the route by which God is leading
us, but we humbly count on
His guidance. For 43 years he
preached and sang throughout
Wales. He sang Wales into piety
and revival, said one writer.
Soon all of Wales was singing
their way to the coal mines and
soccer matches. And their
favourite hymn was this song,
possibly inspired by Isaiah 58.
Lord, Guide us Great Jehovah:
The Lord will guide u continually,
giving you water when you are
dry and restoring your strength.
You will be like a well-watered
garden, like an ever-flowing
spring. Your children will rebuild
the deserted ruins of your cities.
Then you will be known as the
people who rebuild their walls
and cities (Isa 58:11-12).
Lord, Thanks for being my refuge
and my Strength in hard times &
an ever present helper in times of
trouble. Help me to cling to You
and this truth from the Bible, that
You keep bringing to my mind.
You are the all-powerful God and
there is nothing too difficult for U.
Give me strength to face today’s
troubled times with confidence
of knowing that Your strength
is made perfect in my weakness.
Guide me O Thou great Jehovah
and grant wisdom for all the tasks
that will cross my daily path.
Thank You Father Your grace
is sufficient and help me to
meditate on this truth every day.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy powerful 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 & shield
Be Thou still my strength & shield
When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death & hell destruction,
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.
Backgrounder: Welsh hymn
writer William Williams (1717-1791
compared the Christian life to
the Israelites’ trek through the
wilderness. We may not know
the route by which God is leading
us, but we humbly count on
His guidance. For 43 years he
preached and sang throughout
Wales. He sang Wales into piety
and revival, said one writer.
Soon all of Wales was singing
their way to the coal mines and
soccer matches. And their
favourite hymn was this song,
possibly inspired by Isaiah 58.
Lord, Guide us Great Jehovah:
The Lord will guide u continually,
giving you water when you are
dry and restoring your strength.
You will be like a well-watered
garden, like an ever-flowing
spring. Your children will rebuild
the deserted ruins of your cities.
Then you will be known as the
people who rebuild their walls
and cities (Isa 58:11-12).
Lord, Thanks for being my refuge
and my Strength in hard times &
an ever present helper in times of
trouble. Help me to cling to You
and this truth from the Bible, that
You keep bringing to my mind.
You are the all-powerful God and
there is nothing too difficult for U.
Give me strength to face today’s
troubled times with confidence
of knowing that Your strength
is made perfect in my weakness.
Guide me O Thou great Jehovah
and grant wisdom for all the tasks
that will cross my daily path.
Thank You Father Your grace
is sufficient and help me to
meditate on this truth every day.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy powerful 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 & shield
Be Thou still my strength & shield
When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death & hell destruction,
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.