Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer

Words by William Williams Pantycelyn, 1745; English translation by Peter Williams

A powerful and reassuring hymn about being guided safely through life's journey. Familiar and uplifting, it is a popular choice for funeral services.

Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer,
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 fiery, cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through:
Strong Deliverer,
Strong Deliverer,
Be Thou still my strength and shield,
Be Thou still my strength and shield.

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 give to Thee,
I will ever give to Thee.