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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
C
About this Hymn
This hymn echoes a common theme throughout Scripture: the nearness of God. In Exodus 33:15 Moses asks the Lord, "If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here." In Matthew 28:20 Jesus himself promises the disciples that he is "with you always, even to the end of the age." As you share this song within your community, we hope you will be reminded that it is the Lord who leads the way, guides our steps, and brings us safely to our eternal home with him.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Our God will go before us and guide us by his presence. What confidence this promise is: we will never walk alone.
Chorus
Our God will go before us; the Lord of hosts is with us. Oh, praise the One who leads us on, for his grace will bring us home.
Verse 2
Through unknown paths, through shadows, our hearts fear not tomorrow. For ev'ry step, his faithfulness is the truth that lights our way.
Verse 3
Though evil forms against us, all heaven will defend us. The gates of hell shall not prevail, for the battle is the Lord's.
Verse 4
Now send us with your presence and lead us on to heaven, where songs of sorrow strain no more and our ev'ry breath is praise.
Our God will go before us and guide us by his presence. What confidence this promise is: we will never walk alone.
Chorus
Our God will go before us; the Lord of hosts is with us. Oh, praise the One who leads us on, for his grace will bring us home.
Verse 2
Through unknown paths, through shadows, our hearts fear not tomorrow. For ev'ry step, his faithfulness is the truth that lights our way.
Verse 3
Though evil forms against us, all heaven will defend us. The gates of hell shall not prevail, for the battle is the Lord's.
Verse 4
Now send us with your presence and lead us on to heaven, where songs of sorrow strain no more and our ev'ry breath is praise.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Matt Boswell, Keith Getty, Matt Papa © 2023 Getty Music Hymns and Songs / Getty Music Publishing / Love Your Enemies Publishing / Messenger Hymns (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)