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Be with me, Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Be with me, Lord by William D. Thompson — Lyrics
Be with me, Lord, wherever I go;
Teach me what thou wouldst have me do;
Suggest whatever I think or say;
Direct me in thy narrow way.
Prevent me lest I harbor pride
Lest I in my own strength confide;
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About Be with me, Lord
William D. Thompson's anthem Be with me, Lord is a heartfelt plea for divine guidance and strength. Set for SATB choir, this English text expresses the singer's desire to live according to God's will, seeking assistance in prayer and obedience. The lyrics articulate a profound reliance on the Lord, acknowledging personal weakness and seeking divine power and direction in all thoughts, words, and actions. The anthem moves from a request for presence and teaching to a deeper supplication for internal transformation, asking to abhor what is displeasing to God and to cultivate only that which pleases Him. It is a reflective and devotional anthem suitable for sacred settings.
