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At Jesus' Side

Representative Text

1 Saviour, keep me near Thy side,
Humble, meek, and lowly;
In Thy love may I abide,
Earnest, pure, and holy.

Refrain:
At Thy side, at Thy side,
Purified, forgiven,
Let me ever dwell, dear Lord,
With the saints in heaven.

2 With my eyes still fixed on Thee,
Oh, divinest treasure!
I would sit and be content
With Thy love’s full measure. [Refrain]

3 I would cast my sins on Thee
While I seek Thy favor,
Trusting in Thy precious blood,
All-sufficient Saviour. [Refrain]

4 Saviour, keep me near the cross,
Clinging, fondly clinging,
Till I hear death’s welcome call,
And the angels singing. [Refrain]

5Till I pass on pinions soft,
Through the golden portal,
And my raptured soul shall know
Joys that are immortal. [Refrain]

Source: The Bright Array #164

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Author: Mary A. Kidder

Used pseudonym: Minnie Waters… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Savior, keep me near Thy side
Title: At Jesus' Side
Author: Mary A. Kidder
Language: English
Refrain First Line: At Thy side, at Thy side
Copyright: Public Domain
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Chapel Treasures (Christ Chapel Sabbath-School, Lebanon, PA) #71

Chapel Treasures (Christ Chapel Sabbath-School, Lebanon, PA) #71
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Songs of Devotion for Christian Associations #639

Songs of Devotion for Christian Associations #639
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The Bright Array #164

The Bright Array #164
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