Lyrics
Guide me O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy powerful hand.
Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven,
Feed me till I want no more;
Feed me till I want no more.
Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield;
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield.
Lord, I trust Thy mighty power,
Wondrous are Thy works of might;
Thou hast saved and freed helpless sinners,
"It is finished" ends our night:
Thou didst conquer, Thou didst conquer,
Sin, and Satan and the grave,
Sin, and Satan and the grave.
When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of deaths, and hell's destruction,
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.
Thinking on my Glorious Savior,
Thinking on my heav'nly home,
Fills my soul with hungry longings:
Come, my Jesus, quickly come;
Vanity is all I see;
Lord, I long to be with Thee!
Lord, I long to be with Thee!
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: William Williams
Life often feels like a journey through dry and uncertain places, where our strength easily runs out. Yet this classic hymn reminds us that we never walk alone; Christ is our faithful Shepherd and true Bread of Life who satisfies our deepest longings. When we acknowledge our weakness, we open our hearts to receive His mighty strength and constant direction. Today, let us surrender our need for control and trust His loving hand to lead us through every season.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 23:3: “He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9: “He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.”
- John 6:35: “Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will not be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.””