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Be thou my guardian and my guide
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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Be thou my guardian and my guide by Isaac Smith — Lyrics
Be thou my guardian and my guide,
and hear me when I call;
let not my slippery footsteps slide,
and hold me lest I fall.
The world, the flesh, and Satan dwell
around the path I tread;
O save me from the snares of hell,
thou quickener of the dead.
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About Be thou my guardian and my guide
Isaac Smith's hymn Be thou my guardian and my guide is a heartfelt plea for divine protection and guidance. Set for SATB choir, this English text expresses the singer's vulnerability to the world, the flesh, and Satan, seeking strength to resist temptation and avoid falling into sin. The lyrics emphasize the need for constant vigilance and prayer, acknowledging human frailty while trusting in God's power to preserve the soul from wrong. The music likely reflects the earnest and devotional nature of the text, offering a powerful message of faith and reliance on a higher power.
