Intro: []
Verse 1:
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As I wander through this pilgrim land there is a friend who walks with me.
GE7A7D7
Leads me safely through the sinking sand; it is the Christ of Calvary.
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This would be my prayer dear Lord each day; To help me do the best I can.
CGD7G
For I need thy light to guide me day and night. Blessed Jesus hold my hand.
Chorus:
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Jesus hold my hand. I need thee every hour.
E7A7D7
Through this pilgrim land protect me by thy power.
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Hear my feeble plea. Oh Lord look down on me.
CG
[When I kneel in prayer I hope to meet you there.
CD7G
Blessed Jesus hold my hand.]
Verse 2:
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Let me travel in the light divine that I may see the blessed way.
E7A7D7
Keep me that I may be wholly Thine and sing redemption's song someday.
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I will be a soldier brave and true and ever firmly take a stand.
CGD7G
As I onward go and daily meet the foe blessed Jesus hold my hand.
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Verse 3:
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When I wander through the valley dim toward the setting of the sun,
E7A7D7
Lead me safely to a land of rest if I a crown of life have won.
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I have put my faith in Thee dear Lord that I may reach the golden strand.
CGD7G
There's no other friend on whom I can depend. Blessed Jesus hold my hand.
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