He Leadeth Me

Text by Joseph Henry Gilmore

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About this hymn

Date: 1862
Tune: He Leadeth Me
Composer: William Batchelder Bradbury
Key: D
Meter: 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Historical background

This edition is preserved in the Open Hymnal Project at source revision d35811b2d5c9. Contributor and publication details below are reproduced from the score metadata rather than inferred.

Theology & Scripture

The source index associates this text with Anticipation, Calmness, Christian Life, Comfort, Consecration, Courage in Affliction.

Ps 23:1-3 · 31:3 · Jn 16:13 · Mt 6:13 · Mk 1:16-20 · Jn 1:43-51

Musical background

He Leadeth Me is presented in the source key of D, with four documented parts.

Sources & rights

Verified for United States on 2026-10-13. Public domain — source score marking

Words: Joseph H. Gilmore, 1862. Music and Setting: 'He Leadeth Me' William B. Bradbury, 1864. copyright: public domain. This score is a part of the Open Hymnal Project, 2007 Revision.