Scripture Verse

He will be our guide even to the end. Psalm 48:14

Introduction

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Eleanor A. Schroll (1878–1966)

Words: El­ea­nor A. Schroll, 1912. Ap­peared in Life Songs, ed­it­ed by Sam­uel F. Coff­man & John D. Brunk (Scott­dale, Penn­syl­van­ia: Men­non­ite Pub­lish­ing House, 1916), num­ber 54.

Music: Pro­gres­so Stan­ley Green­wood (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lyrics

When I need a tender shepherd,
Who will lead whate’er betide,
By the still or troubled waters,
Who will be my faithful guide?

Refrain

Jesus, how I love Him,
More than all the world beside!
Jesus, how I love Him!
He alone shall be my guide.

Who will lead me to the fountain
Where the soul is satisfied?
To the spring of love and mercy,
Who will be my faithful guide?

Refrain

When my erring footsteps falter,
Who in love will then abide?
Who will give me grace sufficient,
Who will be my faithful guide?

Refrain

Who, when twilight shadows gather,
Bids me on His bosom hide,
Till I wake in realms of glo­ry,
There to meet my faithful guide?

Refrain