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Text:Closer Cling to Jesus
Author:Ida L. Reed
Tune:[Do life's storms above thee roll?]
Composer:Geo. C. Hugg

187. Closer Cling to Jesus

1 Do life's storms above thee roll?
Closer cling to Jesus;
There is refuge for thy soul,
Closer cling to Jesus.
Nearer pressing to his side,
'Neath his wing securely hide,
Safely in his love abide
Closer cling to Jesus.

2 Are there griefs that bow thee low?
Closer cling to Jesus;
He thine ev'ry care doth know,
Closer cling to Jesus.
Do not stand apart and grieve,
At his feet thy burden leave;
Ask, and his strong help receive,
Closer cling to Jesus.

3 Are thy days full often drear?
Closer cling to Jesus;
He will give thee joy and cheer,
Closer cling to Jesus.
Trust him, love him, to him cling,
Crown him evermore thy King;
Gladness, peace and rest 'twill bring,
Closer cling to Jesus.

Text Information
First Line: Do life's storms above thee roll?
Title: Closer Cling to Jesus
Author: Ida L. Reed
Language: English
Publication Date: 1898
Topic: Revival
Tune Information
Name: [Do life's storms above thee roll?]
Composer: Geo. C. Hugg
Key: G Major or modal



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