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Guide Me, Lord
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Jul 24, 2026 updated
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Merle Haggard's 'Guide Me, Lord' is a country gospel song that expresses a believer's dependence on God for daily guidance and strength. The lyrics acknowledge human sinfulness and the salvation offered through Jesus Christ, who paid the cost for sin. The singer prays for divine direction through hardships, temptation, and strife, asking that God's will be done in his life. The song also extends an invitation to trust in Christ for salvation and to rely on Him as a daily light and guide. It reflects a humble, prayerful posture of surrender and trust in God's plan.
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I was born in sin and lost but Jesus paid the cost
And pardoned me from all iniquity
So till I see His face I'll daily ask His grace
To guide me on the path He planned for me
Guide me Lord through the day, guide me Lord this I pray
Through all hardships temptation and strife
Guide me Lord through Thy might, guide me Lord by Thy light
That Thy will might be done in my life
God loved us everyone and He gave His only son
To save our souls from sin He gladly died
So trust in Him today and He'll wash your sins away
Then daily He will be your light and guide
Guide me Lord through the day, guide me Lord this I pray
Through all hardships temptation and strife
Guide me Lord through Thy might, guide me Lord by Thy light
That Thy will might be done in my life
Guide me, Lord