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Author: William J. Henry Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Keep me near Thee, blessed Jesus Refrain First Line: Life without Thee would be dreary Lyrics: 1 Keep me near Thee, blessed Jesus, Keep me near Thee lest I stray; With Thy mighty hand uphold me, Lead me gently all the way. Refrain: Life without Thee would be dreary, Cheerless all my path would be; But while walking in Thy presence, Heaven’s glory shines on me. 2 Keep me near Thee, precious Savior, Many snares are by the way; ’Neath Thy balmy wings protect me, Draw me nearer Thee each day. [Refrain] 3 Help me live so near Thee, Jesus, That Thy whispers I may hear, Let me feel Thy arms around me When the hand of danger’s near. [Refrain] 4 Draw me nearer, blessed Jesus, Closely fold me to Thy breast; Pillowed on Thy loving bosom, Let me ever sweetly rest. [Refrain] Topics: Supplication Scripture: Psalm 148:14 Used With Tune: [Keep me near Thee, blessed Jesus] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Keep_Me_Near_Thee); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (336); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (346)

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[Keep me near Thee, blessed Jesus]

Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: B. Elliott Warren, 1867-1951 Incipit: 33213 56533 21532 Used With Text: Keep Me Near Thee

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Keep Me Near Thee

Author: William J. Henry Hymnal: Timeless Truths #347 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: Keep me near Thee, blessed Jesus Refrain First Line: Life without Thee would be dreary Lyrics: 1 Keep me near Thee, blessed Jesus, Keep me near Thee lest I stray; With Thy mighty hand uphold me, Lead me gently all the way. Refrain: Life without Thee would be dreary, Cheerless all my path would be; But while walking in Thy presence, Heaven’s glory shines on me. 2 Keep me near Thee, precious Savior, Many snares are by the way; ’Neath Thy balmy wings protect me, Draw me nearer Thee each day. [Refrain] 3 Help me live so near Thee, Jesus, That Thy whispers I may hear, Let me feel Thy arms around me When the hand of danger’s near. [Refrain] 4 Draw me nearer, blessed Jesus, Closely fold me to Thy breast; Pillowed on Thy loving bosom, Let me ever sweetly rest. [Refrain] Topics: Supplication Scripture: Psalm 148:14 Tune Title: [Keep me near Thee, blessed Jesus]

Keep Me Near Thee

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Songs of the Evening Light #27 (1897) First Line: Keep me near thee, blessed Jesus Refrain First Line: Life without thee would be dreary Scripture: Psalm 148:14 Languages: English Tune Title: [Keep me near thee, blessed Jesus]

Keep Me Near Thee

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Youthful Praise #39 (1903) First Line: Keep me near thee, blessed Jesus Refrain First Line: Life without thee would be dreary Languages: English Tune Title: [Keep me near thee, blessed Jesus]

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Barney Elliott Warren

1867 - 1951 Person Name: Barney E. Warren Composer of "[Keep me near Thee, blessed Jesus]" in Timeless Truths Barney Elliott Warren was an American Christian hymnwriter and minister. See more in Wikipedia

William J. Henry

1867 - 1955 Author of "Keep Me Near Thee" in Timeless Truths Originally from Ohio, Henry was an early leader in the Holiness Movement near Boyertown, Pennsylvania. In 1889 he, answered a call to hold revival meetings in eastern Pennsylvania. Denominational leaders had received requests from congregations there, but had no one to send. Though Henry was only 22 years old, he proved a very effective organizer. He toured eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey for several months each year till 1895. He became a very active evangelist and song writer, holding meetings in every American state and in Britain. --www.hymntime.com/tch ================== The song, “I Cannot Be Idle,” was written by William J. Henry, in 1897. He got saved from his sins at the age of 20 (in 1882), and he wrote this song at the age of 35 years old. He got saved at an evangelistic meeting, took his stand with the church of God, and he was called to the ministry nine years later, in 1891. Two years later (at the age of 31 years old), he made his first trip to spread the gospel overseas. A small congregation in Liverpool, England, was started through his laboring. Henry could not be idle! Later, he started a congregation in Springfield, Missouri, where he pastored for 13 years. He wrote more than 300 songs. At the age of 73 years old, Henry and his wife wrote: “To God be all the glory! This has been the busiest and happiest time of our lives. We are both enjoying the best of health and are decided to do more for [God] in the future.” He died 20 years later. --www.churchofgodfca.com/