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Blessed Jesus Hold My Hand

The Blackwood Brothers

Written by Albert E. Brumley

Key of C · Chords: I II IV V

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Verse 1

C
As I travel through this pilgrim land
           F                     C
There is a friend who walks with me
Leads me safely thru the sinking sand
          D7           G7
It is the Christ of Calvary

Verse 2

C
This would be my prayer dear Lord
                    F             C
Each day to help me do the best I can
      F                 C
For I need Thy light to guide me day and night
              G7      C
Blessed Jesus hold my hand

Verse 3

Blessed Jesus hold my hand
  F               C
I need Thee every hour
Through this pilgrim land
   D7             G7
Protect me by Thy power

Verse 4

 C
Hear my feeble plea
   F                 C
Oh Lord look down on me
       F                 C
When I kneel in prayer I hope to meet you there
              G7      C
Blessed Jesus hold my hand