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Guide me, O thou great Redeemer
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
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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Guide me, O thou great Redeemer by George J. Elvey — Lyrics
Guide me, O thou great Redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
hold me with thy powerful hand:
bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore.
Open now the crystal fountain
whence the healing stream doth flow;
let the fiery cloudy pillar
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About Guide me, O thou great Redeemer
George J. Elvey’s setting of Guide me, O thou great Redeemer unfolds with the strength and directness of a well-loved hymn. The SATB voices move with homophonic clarity, supporting the noble English text. The music mirrors the journey of the text, from the pilgrim’s plea for guidance through a barren land to the anticipation of crossing the Jordan and reaching Canaan’s side. The composer’s craft ensures that the message of divine support and ultimate salvation is conveyed with profound conviction, making it a powerful anthem for congregational singing or choir performance.
