It was written by American Roman Catholic priest and liturgical composer, Jan
Michael Joncas (b 1951)
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Joncas. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are B_ AG_ c_ BA.
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Joncas. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are B_ AG_ c_ BA.
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Lead singer and chorus - original, professional recording
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:Chorus:
Guiding me, guarding me, the Lord is by my side.
Guiding me, guarding me, the Lord upholds my life.
1. I lift up my eyes to the mountains ...
2. May he never allow you to stumble ...
3. The Lord is your guard and your shade ...
4. The Lord will guard you from evil...
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