[1] Father, keep me close to Thee,
By Thy side abiding,
Safe from ev'ry worldly foe,
In Thy care confiding.

Refrain:
Close to Thee, Close to Thee
From Thee straying never,
'Til at last I dwell with Thee
In Thy kingdom ever.

[2] Father, draw me close to Thee,
By Thy love supernal,
'Til my life is hid in Thine,
Father Thou eternal. [Refrain]

[3] Father, keep me close to Thee,
From my foes surrounding,
Free to do Thy holy will,
In Thy work abounding. [Refrain]

[4] Father, keep me close to Thee;
Guide me by Thy Spirit;
Lead me in the path of truth;
Let each step endear it. [Refrain]