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Close to Jesus All the Way

Representative Text

1 Tho’ the night be dark, and no light appears
To guide me with its cheering ray,
Yet my heart is never filled with fears,
If I’m close to Jesus all the way.

Refrain:
Close to Jesus all the way,
Thro’ the darkness and the light;
Close to Jesus all the way,
Never fearing then the night.

2 Tho’ my tears may flow and my heart be sad,
My lips may tremble as I pray,
Yet I know that sunshine soon will come,
If I’m close to Jesus all the way. [Refrain]

3 Tho’ the road is rough and I fain would rest,
Yet I journey on from day to day,
For I know there’s gladness waiting me,
If I’m close to Jesus all the way. [Refrain]

Source: Songs of the Kingdom: prepared for the use of young people's societies and adapter for prayer meetings, Sunday schools and the home #109

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Author: William Henry Gardner

Late 19th Century Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Though the night be dark, and no light appears
Title: Close to Jesus All the Way
Author: William Henry Gardner
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Close to Jesus all the way
Copyright: Public Domain
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Songs of the Kingdom #109

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Sunny-Side Songs for Sunday Schools #152

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