Showers of Blessing ‎#96

96. Close by the Side of Jesus

1 Close by the side of Jesus,
Filled with his boundless love,
Cheered by the streams descending
pure from his throne above.

Refrain:
Close by the side of Jesus,
Drawn by his power divine;
Oh, how my heart rejoices!
Oh, what a song is mine!

2 Close by the side of Jesus,
Led by his hand so dear,
Heir to a full salvation,—
What has my soul to fear? [Refrain]

3 Close by the side of Jesus,
Child of his grace so free;
Learning, and still repeating,
All he has done for me. [Refrain]

4 Close by the side of Jesus,
Light is the cross I bear;
He is a firm foundation;
Safe will I rest me there. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Close by the side of Jesus
• Title: Close by the Side of Jesus
• Author: Charles H. Elliott
• Refrain First Line: Close by the side of Jesus
• Publication Date: 1888
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Close by the side of Jesus]
• Composer: A. M. Wortman
• Notes: Public Domain.