Virtual Hymn “He Leadeth Me” by Melharmonic Virtual Choir directed by Chibuike N. Onyesoh

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“He Leadeth Me” by American Joseph Gilmore (1834-1918) was birthed out of a particular struggle in American history. This hymn was composed in 1862 during the Civil War, a time of upheaval and insecurity. The author was preaching at First Baptist Church in Philadelphia soon after his ordination.
Dr. Carlton R. Young, The United Methodist Hymnal editor, cites Gilmore’s recollections on the hymn's formation: “I set out to give the people an exposition of the 23rd Psalm, which I had given before on three or four occasions, but this time I did not get further than the words ‘He Leadeth Me.’ Psalm 23:2, ‘he leadeth me beside the still waters,’ became the theme of the song” (Young, 1993, 390).
Stanza 2 of the hymn may suggest the ethos of the national crisis. Drawing on Psalm 23:4a; “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil” (KJV), Gilmore begins: “Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom...”
In stanza 3, the poet offers a particular theological interpretation of Psalm 23:4b: ”thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” In doing so, he reflects on the concept of complete submission to God’s will found in many gospel songs of this era:
Lord I would place my hand in Thine,
nor ever murmur nor repine;
content, whatever lot I see,
since ‘tis my God that leadeth me.
Consider the similarity between this sentiment and the first stanza of “When Peace Like a River” (1873) by Horatio Spafford (1828-1888): “... whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, / ‘It is well, it is well with my soul.’”
Or note “Blessed Assurance” (1873) by Fanny Crosby (1820-1915), in which the poet says: “Perfect submission, all is at rest, / I in my Savior am happy and blest...“ (stanza 3).
Psalm 23:6, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever” (KJV), provides a basis for the final stanza of the hymn, drawing upon the familiar image of the Jordan River cited throughout Scripture, especially as the place of Jesus’ baptism (Matthew 2:13) and a place where Jesus often conducted his ministry (Matthew 4:25; Mark 3:7-8), and ultimately the passageway from this life to the next:
And when my task on earth is done,
When by thy grace the victory's won,
E'en death's cold wave I will not flee,
Since God through Jordan leadeth me.
As is the case with so many gospel songs, the rhetorical strength of this hymn lies in the almost incessant repetition of a single thought: “He/God leadeth me.” When the five quotations of this idea in the four stanzas are added to the three references in the refrain, the singer will have sung “He/God leadeth me” a total of seventeen times by the time the hymn is concluded!
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[@rockzinengwa4502]

My goodness. The tenor.I can listen to this all day.

[@vivianonwuchekwa4743]

Thanks to all the Descants, very powerful 🙏🏿. We shall continue to praise our Lord as He Leadeth us in this sinful world 🌎

[@joanoconnor6693]

Awesome. Wow. Wonderful choir. Well blended. Sopranos, alto, tenor bass, then the high descant.

[@shirleylou6085]

Lord Jesus my Shepherd. Thank You for leading besides the still waters. Thank You for leaving the 99 and to seek me out. Not that I first loved You but You first loved me. Thank You Jesus.💜

[@ericksg]

This is beautiful and powerfully song and arranged!!! Thank you for this gift. Well done❣️🙌🏿🙌🏾🕊

[@naomisamuda1327]

Wow,wow wow. God bless you for blessing me today.

[@kenneth7826]

Amen....Majestic....BRAVO!!!!!++

[@jenniferalaeze4239]

This hymn has blessed my soul. Thank you Chibuike and your team. I woke up this morning with this hymn and listened it from wake up till evening. Will continue to listen to it meditatively till we start our cross over service in a few hours from now. May God continue to use you people.

[@MelharmonicMusicServices]

Amen. To God be the glory. Thank you for your feedback Jennifer. God bless you. Blessed year 2021 to you and yours

[@izuchukwustanley8320]

Dumebi Ndabai I can sight you there kudos!!

[@nkirukaclaraokoye9606]

Chibuike Onyesoh may Our Lord Jesus Christ bless you and every member of this wonderful choir.

[@MelharmonicMusicServices]

Amen n Amen. Thank u so much for yur prayers and words of encouragement. God Bless U also.

[@bunmigbogbolade3831]

Father lead me at all times your faithful follower I will be in Jesus name amen 🙏

[@idachabatimothy5265]

My grandfather taught me this in early 80s and it remained one my favourite hymns. God bless you richly

[@naomisamuda1327]

United we stand in Christ as He lead us all daily. Beautiful edition.

[@oziohumercyyusuf1947]

Beautiful. God leads me I am confident of this.

[@MelharmonicMusicServices]

To God be the glory.... Thank you Ma'am.

[@kirubaharanthomas6920]

awesome.amazing.

[@susanooko6199]

The Descant is 🙌🙌🙌awesome 🎊🎊🎊

[@gaiuseluagu7216]

Nice one

[@rockzinengwa4502]

So beautifully sang

[@nkapimohale2494]

He is indeed our perfect leader ❤

[@joycekitenge5455]

I love this song

[@AntoniusYudhi]

This is soooo beautiful..
💖
One of favorite hymn.
🙏

[@olusoladurojaiye266]

I love the descant. Thank you all for doing this, very inspiring.

[@MelharmonicMusicServices]

Thanks a lot for the encouragement. God bless you

[@bodefalomo6127]

A very beautiful 😍 hymn and wonderfully rendered.
Great descant. 👍
Absolutely glorious 🙌.
Thanks so much 🙏 💓 ☺.

[@joboy528]

Beautiful voices. Words well pronounced

[@MelharmonicMusicServices]

Thank you bro... We will love to have you join us

[@alandudanielleo881]

So glorious... So blessed!!! May God grant us more grace,wisdom & blessings!!! Thanks so much for your wonderful presentation!!!

[@MelharmonicMusicServices]

Amen and Amen. God bless you too Sir.

[@abigailm2484]

I am touched by your beautiful praise wonderful people of God.

[@carmenwelshsr.3552]

Thanks this beautiful hymn. May God continue to inspire and give you health to perform such wonderful music.
Carmen

[@MelharmonicMusicServices]

Amen. Thank you for your kind words.

[@magaretadewunmi5222]

Good job

[@carmenwelshsr.3552]

Thanks 😊 for spending the many hour to practice these wonderful hyms. God will continue to bless the choir and the director. 💞💞

[@MelharmonicMusicServices]

Amen. God bless you too

[@naomisamuda1327]

Amen

[@olayinkasanni8191]

Simply Magnificent! Thanks.💖💐💓

[@nzubechukwuogamba1550]

One of my best hymns ❤️❤️
Thank you!

[@francisucherewe8109]

Nice work done.May God continue to lead us by His own Hands.

[@MelharmonicMusicServices]

Amen. God bless you brother

[@benjohnson5534]

absolutely beautiful, praise the Lord

[@kefasvocks3329]

This is superb. God bless us everyone

[@MelharmonicMusicServices]

Amen and Amen

[@benshima5524]

Beautiful

[@MelharmonicMusicServices]

Thank you, thank you.

[@helendunlap1098]

Thank you for this inspiring and exquisite rendition of this hymn. God bless you all!

[@MelharmonicMusicServices]

God bless you too Ma'am

[@favourokeke4720]

😊😊😊

[@MelharmonicMusicServices]

👍👍👍

[@olufunkeadeyemi523]

Nice song

[@lawrenciaonyiuke2387]

Lovely, how does one join the virtual choir.

[@MelharmonicMusicServices]

Kindly contact 08033507675 on whatsapp. We'll be delighted to have you.