Take My Hand

Jim Nabors

While better known as an actor thanks to his immortal role as television's bumbling

Gomer Pyle, Jim Nabors also enjoyed a successful career as an easy listening balladeer.

Born June 12, 1930, in Sylacauga, AL, he graduated from the University of Alabama

with a degree in business administration, but later found himself working in TV as an

 apprentice editor; at much the same time, he also pursued a career as a cabaret singer.

In 1963, Nabors was hired to guest star on an episode of the popular Andy Griffith Show;

although his role as the hayseed Gomer was originally intended as a one-shot, the character

 proved such a hit with audiences that he went on to become a featured player for the next

 two seasons.

In 1965, Nabors even received his own spin-off series, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C., in which

Gomer appeared as a hapless Marine Corps private. During a 1964 guest appearance on

The Danny Kaye Show, Nabors first displayed his vocal prowess; his baritone subsequently

 graced dozens of albums, including a number of gospel and country efforts.

From 1969 to 1972, he hosted his own variety program, The Jim Nabors Show, and also

regularly performed in concert; while touring in a production of Man of La Mancha,

 Nabors popularized the song "The Impossible Dream."

Precious Lord, Take my Hand

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'm tired, I’m weak, Lord I’m worn

Through the storm, through the night

Lead me on to the light

 Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

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