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Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah
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Jun 23, 2026 updated
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Indelible Grace's rendition of 'Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah' is a classic hymn that prays for God's guidance through life's journey. The lyrics depict the believer as a pilgrim in a barren land, relying on God's strength and provision. It references biblical imagery like the bread of heaven, the crystal fountain, and the cloudy pillar, echoing Israel's wilderness wanderings. The song also looks forward to crossing the Jordan (death) into Canaan (heaven), asking for peace and deliverance. It's a prayer for daily sustenance, protection, and ultimate salvation.
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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,
feed me now and evermore.
Open now the crystal fountain,
where the healing waters flow.
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
ever be my strength and shield,
ever be 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 sing to you,
I will ever sing to you.
Land me safe on Canaan's side
bid my anxious fears subside
Bid my anxious fears subside
Land me safe on Canaan's side
Bid my anxious fears subside