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Keep Close to the Side of Jesus

Representative Text

1 Keep close to the side of Jesus
While the path of life you tread;
Resist all the world’s temptations,
And by Him be safely led.

Refrain:
Keep close to the side of Jesus,
He’s a true and loving friend;
Keep close to the side of Jesus
Till you reach your journey’s end.

2 Secure in the Savior’s keeping,
Naught of harm can you betide,
And joy fills the soul that ever
In His presence doth abide. [Refrain]

3 Sweet peace from on high is given
Unto those who day by day
Keep close to the blessèd Jesus,
And His holy will obey. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #10923

Author: Jennie Wilson

Wilson, Jennie Bain. (d. 3 September 1913). Obituaries available in the DNAH Archives.… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Keep close to the side of Jesus
Title: Keep Close to the Side of Jesus
Author: Jennie Wilson (1903)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Keep close to the side of Jesus
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #10923
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  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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