Lyrics and Links to “Precious Lord,” favorite hymn of Dr. Martin Luther King

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

Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home.

 

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

Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home.

 

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

Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home.

 

Precious Lord, take my hand

Lead me on, let me stand.

I’m tired, I’m weak, I’m lone

Through the storm, through the night

Lead me on to the light

Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home.

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RELATED RESOURCES:

• Northwestern Illinois University Chamber Choir – Precious Lord Take My Hand (arrangement by Roy Ringwald)

• Thomas Dorsey, who wrote Precious Lord in 1932
• Aretha Franklin – Precious Lord Take My Hand
• Mahalia Jackson – Precious Lord Take My Hand
• Batavia Madrigal Singers – Precious Lord Take My Hand (arrangement by Arnold Sevier)

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“Precious Lord, Take My Hand” is a hymn written by Thomas Dorsey (featured image in this article) in 1932 with music by George Allen. The lyrics of this hymn call out to the Lord for guidance and strength through difficult times. As Dorsey experienced tragedy in his life, he turned to God for hope and faith.