Hymnal Number
602Resource Type:
Keys included:
G
About this Hymn
In 1932 Thomas Dorsey tragically lost his wife and newborn baby. He was heartbroken. He took some of his pain and turned it into a song to the Lord. Just as King David did in the Psalms, Dorsey cried out to the Lord for help through the words and melody of a hymn.
Lyrics
Verse 1
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, lead me home.
Verse 2
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, lead me home.
Verse 3
When the darkness appears, and the night draws near, and the day is past and gone; at the river I stand, guide my feet, hold by hand— take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
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, lead me home.
Verse 2
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, lead me home.
Verse 3
When the darkness appears, and the night draws near, and the day is past and gone; at the river I stand, guide my feet, hold by hand— take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Thomas Dorsey © 1938 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (Alfred Music / www.alfred.com)