Guide me,
O Thou great Jehovah
Pilgrim
through this barren land.
I am
weak, but Thou art mighty,
Hold me
with Thy powerful hand.
Bread of
heaven,
Feed me
till I want no more.
UMC Hymnal, No. 127
William Williams was the son of a wealthy Welsh farmer, and graduated from university with a degree in medicine. Shortly thereafter, the preaching of Howell Harris caused him to leave medicine and become a preacher. Through over 40 years of ministry, Williams traveled over 90,000 miles.
During his travels, Williams passed the time writing
hymns. He was often called the Sweet
Singer of Wales, and composed over 800 hymns, the best known of which is Guide
Me, O Thou Great Jehovah. This great
hymn of the church was sung at the funerals of President James Garfield and
Princess Diana.
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