He Leadeth Me

November 8, 2026

This hymn, writeen by Joseph Gilmore and set to music by William B. Bradbury. Gilmore was a Baptist minister, and this is the only hymn that he wrote. Hymninfo.com states that he composed this one after reflecting on Psalm 23. That is the one that begins "The Lord is my Shepherd, I have what I need" (PSA 23:1, Christian Standard Version). The hymn reminds me of how children sometimes try to wrestle their hand free from a parent's hand, but when the child is in danger, the parent doesn't let go. God won't let go of us, either.

Here is the sheet music, available on musecore.com.

The recording I am sharing with you today comes to us from Jerrypaldinomusic.

Go read Psalm 23, have a listen to the recording, and sing along using the sheet music!

Be blessed,

Wendy