Songs of Sovereign Grace ‎#88

88. Keep Me Near the Blessed Saviour

1 Keep me near Thee, blessed Saviour,
Ever near Thy bleeding side,
Though my fainting heart may waver,
Let me in Thy love abide.

Refrain:
Keep me near Thee, blessed Saviour,
Guide my trembling steps aright,
Show to me Thy gracious favor,
Cheer my way with heavenly light.

2 When the way is dark and dreary,
And temptations press me sore,
When my halting steps grow weary,
Draw me to Thee, more and more. [Refrain]

3 When the pow’rs of sin assail me,
Lord, be Thou my guide and stay,
By Thy gracious power lead me,
Unto everlasting day. [Refrain]

4 When at last, this life is over,
And I cross the narrow sea,
Let Thy spirit o’er me hover,
Take my ransomed soul to Thee. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Keep me near Thee, blessed Saviour
• Title: Keep Me Near the Blessed Saviour
• Author: E. C. Macartney
• Refrain First Line: Keep me near Thee, blessed Saviour
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1897

Tune Information

• Name: [Keep me near Thee, blessed Saviour]
• Composer: J. Lincoln Hall