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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
G
About this Hymn
In this hymn Welsh preacher William Williams compares earthly life to Israel's wilderness journey. Jesus proclaimed that he was the bread of heaven who provides true sustenance (John 6:51) and the living water who satisfies our thirst (John 4:14). The Spirit is our faultless guide (John 16:13). And, when we approach the prospect of death, we need not be afraid (1 Cor. 15:54–55). This is among the most-loved Welsh hymns (they even sing it at their rugby matches), and the harmonies in the chorus make it exhilarating for congregations.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but thou art mighty; hold me with thy pow'rful hand. Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more; feed me till I want no more.
Verse 2
Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow. Let the fiery, cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through. Strong Deliv'rer, strong Deliv'rer, be thou still my Strength and Shield; be thou still my Strength and Shield.
Verse 3
When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside. Bear me through the swelling current; 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.
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but thou art mighty; hold me with thy pow'rful hand. Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more; feed me till I want no more.
Verse 2
Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow. Let the fiery, cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through. Strong Deliv'rer, strong Deliv'rer, be thou still my Strength and Shield; be thou still my Strength and Shield.
Verse 3
When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside. Bear me through the swelling current; 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.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: William Williams, 1762; tr. st. 1, Peter Williams, 1771; sts. 2-3, William Williams, 1772
Music: John Hughes, 1907
Music: John Hughes, 1907