Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Words and music by Thomas Dorsey
© 1932

Isaiah 41:10
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God:
I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee
with the right hand of my righteousness."

          Precious Lord, take my hand,
          Lead me on, let me stand,
          I am tired, I am weak, I am worn;
          Through the storm, through the night,
          Lead me on to the light:
          Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

          When my way grows drear,
          Precious Lord, linger near,
          When my life is almost gone,
          Hear my cry, hear my call,
          Hold my hand lest I fall:
          Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

          When the darkness appears
          And the night draws near,
          And the day is past and gone,
          At the river I stand,
          Guide my feet, hold my hand:
          Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.


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