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The People's Hymn (Medley)
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Aug 31, 2026 updated
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Jordan Smith's rendition blends the classic hymn "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" with elements of "Bridge over Troubled Water" and "You've Got a Friend," creating a medley about weariness, seeking divine guidance, and finding comfort in God's presence. The song expresses a longing for God to lead through life's storms and into eternal rest, while also affirming God's promise to be near and supportive. It touches on themes of dependence, hope, and the assurance of God's care, ultimately pointing to the hope of heaven.
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Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, help me stand
I am tired, I am weak
I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand, precious Lord
And lead me home
Lead me home
When my way grows drear
Precious Lord, linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry, hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand, precious Lord
Take my hand and lead me home
Yeah, yeah
Oooh, why don't you just let it be
Oh, yeah
When you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all
I'm on your side
When times get rough
And friends, they just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come runnin', runnin', to see you again
Yes I will
Mmm, winter, spring, summer or fall
Hey, all you've got to do, you just call me
And I'll be there, yes I will
You've got a friend
I'm telling you, you've got a friend
When my work is all done
And my race, my race here is run
Let me see by the light Thou hast shown
Oh, that fair city, so bright
Where the Lantern is the Light
Take my hand, Precious Lord
And lead me home
Why don't you just lead me, Lord
Oooh, I need you to lead me, Jesus
Oooh, I will lay me down, yes I will
Oooh
Keep holding my hand, Jesus
And lead me home