“He Leadeth Me” is a beloved hymn that has touched the hearts of countless worshippers over the years with its timeless message of trust and surrender to God’s guidance. The hymn serves as a poignant reminder of the steadfast faithfulness of God in leading His children through life’s trials and uncertainties.
With its gentle melody and comforting lyrics, “He Leadeth Me” reassures believers of God’s presence and providence in every circumstance. The opening lines, “He leadeth me, O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught!” convey a sense of assurance and peace in knowing that God is our faithful guide and shepherd.
Drawing inspiration from Psalm 23, which describes the Lord as our shepherd who leads us beside still waters and restores our souls, “He Leadeth Me” reflects on the intimate relationship between the believer and their God. The hymn captures the essence of surrendering to God’s will and trusting in His wisdom and guidance, even in times of darkness and uncertainty.
As the hymn progresses, it acknowledges the challenges and trials that believers may face on their journey of faith. Yet, it affirms the unwavering faithfulness of God in leading His children through every valley and storm. The chorus resounds with the declaration, “He leadeth me, He leadeth me, By His own hand He leadeth me; His faithful follower I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me.”
He Leadeth Me (Christian Hymn) Lyrics
He leadeth me, O blessed thought!
O words with heav’nly comfort fraught!
Whate’er I do, where’er I be
Still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me.
He leadeth me, He leadeth me,
By His own hand He leadeth me;
His faithful foll’wer I would be,
For by His hand He leadeth me.
Sometimes ‘mid scenes of deepest gloom,
Sometimes where Eden’s bowers bloom,
By waters still, o’er troubled sea,
Still ’tis His hand that leadeth me.
Lord, I would place my hand in Thine,
Nor ever murmur nor repine;
Content, whatever lot I see,
Since ’tis my God that leadeth me.
And when my task on earth is done,
When by Thy grace the vict’ry’s won,
E’en death’s cold wave I will not flee,
Since God through Jordan leadeth me.