This song was written by Thomas A. Dorsey after he was away and summoned back when he received word that his wife had passed in childbirth and the child passed just two days later.

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/l/pltmhand.htm

He was suffering greatly and believing in his Lord, he asked Him to take him home and away from his suffering. He stayed on this earth to once again find happiness and to become "the father of gospel music".

Even when we can't see a light anywhere, God knows and provides.

Lyrics - Precious Lord

<center>Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on,
Let me stand
I'm tired, I am weak I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry,
Hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

When the darkness appears and the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet,
Hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on,
Let me stand
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home</center>