Scripture Verse

You hold me by my right hand. Psalm 73:23

Introduction

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Julie K. von Hausmann
1825–1901

Words: Ju­lie K. von Haus­mann, 1862 (So nimm denn meine Hände). Trans­lat­ed from Ger­man to Eng­lish by Her­mann H. M. Brueck­ner (1866–1942).

Music: So nimm denn meine Hände Fried­rich Sil­cher, 1842 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Brueck­ner (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els), or a bet­ter one of von Haus­mann,

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Friedrich Silcher (1789–1860)

Lyrics

O take my hand, dear Fa­ther, and lead Thou me,
Till at my journey’s ending I dwell with Thee.
Alone I cannot wander one single day,
So do Thou guide my footsteps on life’s rough way.

O cover with Thy mercy my poor, weak heart,
Lest I in joy or sorrow from Thee depart.
Permit Thy child to linger here at Thy feet,
Thy goodness blindly trusting with faith complete.

Though oft Thy power but faintly may stir my soul,
With Thee, my Light in darkness, I reach the goal.
Take then my hand, dear Fa­ther, and lead Thou me,
Till at my journey’s ending I dwell with Thee.