Close to Thee

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Close to Thee, O Lamb of God

Author: Fanny Crosby
Tune: [Close to Thee, O Lamb of God] (Bentley)
Published in 6 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

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1 Close to Thee, O lamb of God,
May Thy spirit hold me;
‘Neath Thy all protecting wings,
Let Thy mercy fold me.

Refrain:
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Keep Thy Child forever,
Anchored firmly on the Rock,
Sin can harm me never.

2 Close to Thee, when weak and faint,
Duty’s path pursuing,
Let me feel Thy circling arm,
All my strength renewing. [Refrain]

3 Close to Thee, O Lamb of God,
Near Thy cross abiding;
I can brave the tempest shower,
In Thy love confiding. [Refrain]

4 Close to Thee, when earthly ties,
One by one are breaking;
When my soul to life anew,
Glad and pure is waking. [Refrain]

5 Close to Thee amid the throng,
By life’s crystal river;
Close to Thee shall be my song
In the bright forever. [Refrain]

Source: Beulah Songs: a choice collection of popular hymns and music, new and old. Especially adapted to camp meetings, prayer and conference meetings, family worship, and all other assemblies... #15

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Author: Fanny Crosby

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