lyrics by Thomas A. Dorsey – music by George N. Allen

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Intro (like: “Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me on.)

Verse 1 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:

Refrain Take my hand, precious Lord,
Lead me home.

Verse 2 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:

Refrain

Verse 3 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:

Refrain (END)

Verse 4 (optional -- a newer verse that Dr. Dorsey Sang
in the movie Say Amen, Somebody)
Precious Lord, I love your Name,
When I look back from whence I came.
Sometimes stumbling, sometimes falling, sometime alone.
Friends and love ones I loved so dear
Many are gone, but still I’m here

Refrain