Scripture Verse

Lord, save me. Matthew 14:30

Introduction

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Fanny Crosby (1820–1915)

Words: Fan­ny Cros­by, in The New Gold­en Show­er, by Will­iam B. Brad­bu­ry (New York: Will­iam B. Brad­bu­ry, 1866).

Music: Hen­ry Tuck­er (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lyrics

Jesus, help me, I am weary,
Let me hold Thy hand in mine;
For the stream of living water,
In a thirsty land I pine;
O my Fa­ther, do not leave me,
In this dark and dreadful hour,
Fold me in Thy arms of mercy,
Keep me from the tempter’s pow’r.

Jesus, help me, I am fainting,
’Neath the desert’s burning sky;
Lead to pastures cool and fragrant,
There my every want supply;
Shade me with Thy wings eter­nal,
Let me feel Thee ever near;
Thou canst whisper words of comfort,
Thou canst dry the falling tear.

Jesus, help me, I am sinking,
In the cold and chilly wave;
Give me strength, my faith increasing,
Thou alone hast power to save.
Let my soul be filled with rapture,
Let my hope be stayed in Thee,
Let me bear my cross with patience,
Till I sleep and wake with Thee.