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Blest Savior, near to Thee

Blest Savior, near to Thee

Author: Norman Plass
Tune: NEW HAVEN
Published in 2 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, MusicXML
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1. Blest Savior, near to Thee,
Who art so dear to me,
Gladly I tread;
I love to walk beside
So kind and true a Guide
For ne’er can ill betide
Those by Thee led.

2. Lead me where Thou wilt lead,
Thy hungering flock to feed
Gladly I’ll haste;
I would not idle be
While still, afar from Thee,
I can one wanderer see
On earth’s drear waste.

3. Send me where Thou wilt send,
To foe or loving friend
Gladly I’ll go;
No harm have I to fear
Since Thou art ever near,
Thy smile my way shall cheer
Life’s journey through.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #583

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Author: Norman Plass

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Text Information

First Line: Blest Savior, near to Thee
Author: Norman Plass
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Cyber Hymnal #583
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