Jesus, Keep Me Near Thee

Jesus, keep me near thee, Never let me stray

Author: William Harrison Horner
Tune: [Jesus, keep me near Thee]
Published in 5 hymnals

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1. Jesus, keep me near Thee,
never let me stray,
Keep me, precious Savior,
faithful every day,
Oh, be Thou my leader,
all thro’ life’s long way,
And take me home to Heav’n at last.

Refrain
Jesus, keep me near Thee,
Lead me in the blessèd narrow way,
Jesus, keep me near Thee,
Never from Thy fold to stray.

2. Jesus, keep me near Thee,
when temptations come,
May I never wander
back in sin to roam,
But be faithful ever,
when abroad or home,
And safe arrive in Heav’n at last. [Refrain]

3. Jesus, keep me near Thee,
when the clouds arise,
And when storms of trial
darken earthly skies,
May Thy heav’nly sunshine
gladden then mine eyes,
And guide me safe to Heav’n at last. [Refrain]

4. Jesus, keep me near Thee,
in life’s every care,
May Thy blessèd presence
cheer me everywhere,
And may blessèd comfort
come thro’ faith and prayer,
To fit my soul for Heav’n at last. [Refrain]

5. Jesus, keep me near Thee,
ever constant friend,
All thro’ life’s long journey,
till I see its end,
Cheer me then in death,
and shining angels send,
To take me home to Heav’n at last. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #3296

Author: William Harrison Horner

Late 19th Century  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Jesus, keep me near thee, Never let me stray
Title: Jesus, Keep Me Near Thee
Author: William Harrison Horner
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Jesus, keep me near Thee
Copyright: Public Domain

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