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261. Guide us, O thou great Jehovah

1. Guide us, O thou great Jehovah,
Saints upon the promis'd land;
We are weak but thou art able,
Hold us with thy powerful hand;
Holy Spirit,
Feed us till the Savior comes.

2. Open, Jesus, Zion's fountains:
Let her richest blessings come;
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar
Guard us in this holy home:
Great Redeemer,
Bring, O bring the welcome day!

3. When the earth begins to tremble,
Bid our fearful thoughts be still;
When thy judgements spread destruction,
Keep us safe on Zion's hill,
Singing praises,
Songs of glory, unto thee.

Text Information
First Line: Guide us, O thou great Jehovah
Meter: P. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1841
Topic: Miscellaneous
Notes: Public Domain.
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