Precious Lord, Take My Hand

"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

I love the words to the old gospel song, "Precious Lord, Take My Hand." The words were written by Thomas A. Dorsey (now known as the father of gospel music) back in 1932 at a time when he was probably at the lowest point in his life. He had just lost his wife and baby in childbirth, and had himself suffered several emotional breakdowns. As a gifted musician, he struggled to find his true calling in life. Finally out of his desperate circumstances, he committed his life to serving God with his music and found peace. This is his most famous work, and the song has been recorded by dozens of artists in over 40 languages.

Precious Lord, take my hand

Lead me on, let me stand

I'm tired, I’m weak, I’m lone

Through the storm, through the night

Lead me on to the light

Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

When my way grows drear

Precious Lord linger near

When my life is almost gone

Hear my cry, hear my call

Hold my hand lest I fall

Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

When the darkness appears

And the night draws near

And the day is past and gone

At the river I stand

Guide my feet, hold my hand

Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

Precious Lord, take my hand

Lead me on, let me stand

I'm tired, I’m weak, Lord I’m worn

Through the storm, through the night

Lead me on to the light

Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home