Hold Thou my hand ! so weak I am, and helpless, I dare not take one step without Thy aid ; Hold Thou my hand ! for then, O loving Saviour, No dread of ill shall make my soul afraid.
2. Hold Thou my hand ! and closer, closer draw me To Thy dear self----my hope, my joy, my all : Hold Thou my hand, lest haply I should wander ; And, missing Thee, my trembling feet should fall.
3. Hold Thou my hand ! the way is dark before me Without the sunlight of Thy face divine ; But when by faith I catch its radiant glory, What heights of joy, what rapturous songs are mine !
4. Hold Thou my hand ! that when I reach the margin Of that lone river Thou didst cross for me, A heavenly light may flash along its waters, And every wave like crystal bright shall be.