Let Me Cling to Thee

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Jesus, let me cling to thee

Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Tune: [Jesus, let me cling to Thee]
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 Jesus, let me cling to Thee,
Show thy mercy now to me;
I am lonely, weak, oppressed;
I am weary, give me rest.

Chorus:
In the healing fount divine
Cleanse my heart and seal me thine;
Thine forever would I be
Jesus, let me cling to Thee.

2 Should I wander from thy side,
Thou, my ever faithful guide,
Wilt restore me to the right,
And in darkness grant me light. [Chorus]

3 Thou wilt hear my soul's complaint,
Thou wilt cheer me when I faint,
Thou hast suffered death for me,
Jesus, let me cling to Thee. [Chorus]

4 Fold me in thy arms of love,
Give me comfort from above;
May thy spirit's gentle power
Save and keep me hour by hour. [Chorus]

Source: Joy to the World: or, sacred songs for gospel meetings #7

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Author: Fanny J. Crosby

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First Line:	Jesus, let me cling to thee
Title:	Let Me Cling to Thee
Author:	Fanny J. Crosby
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	In the healing fount divine
Copyright:	Public Domain