Words to the two most known songs written by Thomas Dorsey. If what I read is correct, he wrote both the words and music:
Precious Lord Take My Hand
by Thomas A. Dorsey
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Precious Lord, take my hand
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Lead me on, let me stand
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I'm tired, I’m weak, I’m lone
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Through the storm, through the night
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Lead me on to the light
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Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
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When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near
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When my life is almost gone
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Hear my cry, hear my call
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Hold my hand lest I fall
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Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
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When the darkness appears and the night draws near
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And the day is past and gone
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At the river I stand
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Guide my feet, hold my hand
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Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
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Precious Lord, take my hand
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Lead me on, let me stand
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I'm tired, I’m weak, Lord I’m worn
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Through the storm, through the night
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Lead me on to the light
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Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
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Peace In The Valley
By Thomas A. Dorsey
Oh well, I'm tired and so weary
But I must go alone
Till the Lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes
Well the morning's so bright
And the lamp is alight
And the night, night is as black as the sea, oh yes
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
No trouble, trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
Well the bear will be gentle
And the wolves will be tame
And the lion shall lay down by the lamb, oh yes
And the beasts from the wild
Shall be lit by a child
And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, oh yes
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
No trouble, trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
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