Lyrics & Stanzas
4 portions
Verse 1
I want to live, dear Lord, for Thee, O keep me ev'ry day; A faithful servant let me be Along life's rugged way.
Verse 2
When Satan would my hopes alarm, O shelter Thou, my soul; Protect me with Thy mighty arm, Thy strength will keep me whole.
Verse 3
Let me each day, Thy spirit feel; Increase my courage, Lord, To walk by faith, endowed with zeal, Directed by Thy word.
Chorus
Take my hand and lead me, (Take my hand and lead me, lead me ev'ry day,) Anywhere You need me; (Anywhere You need me on life's rugged way;) With Thy Spirit feed me, (With Thy Holy Spirit feed me, Lord, I pray,) Till I'm safe at home. (Till I'm safe with Thee at home.)
Sign In Required to View Sheet Music & Slides
Poetic lyrics and library references are freely available above. Sign in with your Hymns for Worship account to verify your subscription or store purchases and view engraved four-part sheet music, large-print scores, and 16:9 & 4:3 projection slides.
Cross-References & Related Editions
Topical Classifications
Scripture References
In Your Lists
Sign in to see which of your custom hymn lists include #455 Take My Hand and Lead Me.
Sign In