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Close to Thee

Author: W. J. G. Hymnal: Glad Hosannas #69 (1906) First Line: Jesus, close to Thee I'd be Refrain First Line: Close to Thee, yes, close to Thee Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus, close to Thee I'd be]

Close to Thee

Author: W. J. G. Hymnal: Gospel songs #69 (1909) First Line: Jesus, close to Thee I'd be Refrain First Line: Close to Thee, yes close to Thee Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus, close to Thee I'd be]
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Close to Thee

Author: W. J. G. Hymnal: The Gospel Banner #148 (1904) First Line: Jesus, close to Thee I'd be Refrain First Line: Close to Thee, yes, close to Thee Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus, close to Thee I'd be]

Close to thee

Author: W. J. Graves Hymnal: The Gospel Messenger, a New Song Book #d75 (1905) First Line: Jesus, close to thee I'd be Tune Title: [Jesus, close to thee I'd be]

Close to thee

Author: W. J. Graves Hymnal: Sonnets of Praise #d78 (1907) First Line: Jesus, close to thee I'd be Refrain First Line: Close to thee, yes, close to thee

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