Rodeheaver's Gospel Solos and Duets ‎#59

59. Stay Thou Near By

1 Stay Thou near by! Whom have I, Lord, but Thee?
Earth’s dearest friends may change—their love grow cold;
O Savior, Lord, Thou’rt all in all to me,
Thy love’s untold.

2 Stay Thou near by! I dare not tread alone
The thorny path that once Thy feet didst tread;
Safe shall I be with Thee to lean upon,
And by Thee led.

3 Stay Thou near by! Life’s journey soon will end;
Mine eyes are dim, I cannot see my way
O tho’t supreme! From earth I shall ascend
To brighter day.

Text Information

• First Line: Stay Thou near by! Whom have I, Lord, but Thee
• Title: Stay Thou Near By
• Author: David J. Beattie
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1925
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Stay Thou near by! Whom have I, Lord, but Thee]
• Composer: A. Oliver
• Notes: Public Domain.