The Cyber Hymnal ‎#583

583. Blest Savior, Near to Thee

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest Savior, near to Thee
• Title: Blest Savior, Near to Thee
• Author: Norman Plass (1888)
• Meter: 66.46.66.4
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns of Christian Endeavor, edited by S. W. Adriance (Boston, Massachusetts: The United Society of Christian Endeavor, 1888), number 58
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: NEW HAVEN
• Composer: Thomas Hastings (1832)
• Meter: 66.46.66.4
• Incipit: 11132 12224 32344
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain