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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 John Hughes — 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
This is a setting of the well-known Welsh hymn, Guide me, O thou great Redeemer, by John Hughes. The text, by William Williams, expresses the plea of a pilgrim for divine guidance through life's difficulties, asking for strength, sustenance and protection. The SATB voicing suits the majestic and heartfelt nature of the hymn, making it a stirring anthem for congregations. It is a powerful devotional piece that speaks to the human need for faith and reassurance on the journey of life.
