Jesus Hold My Hand
Ricky Skaggs
Written by Albert E. Brumley
Key of G · Chords: I II IV V VI
Open in Bluegrass Book: transpose, play alongVerse 1
G As I wander through this pilgrim land C G There is a friend who walks with me E7 A7 D7 Leads me safely through the sinking sand it is the Christ of Calvary G This would be my prayer dear Lord each day C G To help me do the best I can
Verse 2
C G For I need thy light to guide me day and night C D7 G Blessed Jesus hold my hand C G Jesus hold my hand I need thee every hour E7 A7 D7 Through this pilgrim land protect me by thy power G C G Hear my feeble plea oh Lord look down on me C G When I kneel in prayer I hope to meet you there C D7 G Blessed Jesus hold my hand
Verse 3
C G Let me travel in the light divine that I may see the blessed way E7 A7 D7 Keep me that I may be wholly Thine and sing redemption's song someday G C G I will be a soldier brave and true and ever firmly take a stand C G C D7 G As I onward go and daily meet the foe Blessed Jesus hold my hand
Verse 4
C G When I wander through the valley dim toward the setting of the sun E7 A7 D7 Lead me safely to a land of rest if I a crown of life have won G C G I have put my faith in thee dear Lord C G That I may reach the golden strand C G There's no other friend on whom I can depend C D7 G Blessed Jesus hold my hand