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Text:Be Near Us
Author:Thos. Kelly
Tune:WILMOT
Composer:C. M. Von Weber

784. Be Near Us

1. God of our salvation, hear us;
Bless, O bless us, ere we go;
When we join the world, be near us,
Lest we cold and careless grow.

2. May we live in view of heaven,
Where we hope to see thy face;
Let thy Spirit's light be given,
All our hidden paths to trace.

3. As our steps are drawing nearer
To the place we call our home,
May our view of heav'n grow clearer,
Hope more bright of joys to come.

Text Information
First Line: God of our salvation, hear us
Title: Be Near Us
Author: Thos. Kelly
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Hymns for Worship: Closing Hymns
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: WILMOT
Composer: C. M. Von Weber
Meter: 8s & 7s.
Key: B♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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