1. Hold Thou my hand: so weak I am, and helpless;
  I dare not take one step without Thy aid.
  Hold Thou my hand: for then, O Loving Savior,
  No dread of ill shall make my soul afraid.
2. Hold Thou my hand: and closer, closer draw me
  To Thy dear self, my hope, my joy, my all;
  Hold Thou my hand: lest haply I should wander,
  And missing Thee, my trembling feet should fall.
3. Hold Thou my hand: the way is dark before me
  Without the sunlight of Thy face divine;
  But when by faith I catch its radiant glory,
  What heights of joy, what rapturous songs are mine.