Hymn-ful Sundays! "Take My Hand, Precious Lord"

This week's hymn is by Thomas Dorsey, a black American musician of the early 20th century. Credited with being the father of black gospel music, Dorsey's music was influenced by jazz and blues, but has since spread far and wide. He wrote this hymn after he lost his wife in childbirth, and then two days later, the son she had died giving birth to.

Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn
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, I'm lone
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

Thomas A. Dorsey

What a beautiful image of our walk with God! When we are tired and weak, we can call on Him to take our hand and lead us on the way. We are confident that the Lord will indeed lead us through storms raging and nights dark, for we know that His strength is made perfect in our weakness, and the God will never leave us nor forsake us. Let us always remember the God can and will take our hand and lead us home.

Be blessed and shine holding His hand!

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