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Dear Jesus, Abide With Me

Representative Text

1 Sometimes my way seems rough and long,
But the road to heaven is the road to home;
My trials here will soon be o'er,
I see Jesus on the other shore.

Refrain:
Dear Jesus, abide with me,
As I travel life's troubled sea;
And make my life what it ought to be;
Dear Jesus, abide with me.

2 When at the Jordan I'll have no fear,
I have His promise that He'll be near;
No more sorrow, no doubts or fear,
And He'll abide with me. [Refrain]

Source: Songs of the Saints #167

Author: Jimmy Taylor

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Text Information

First Line: Sometimes my way seems rough and long
Title: Dear Jesus, Abide With Me
Author: Jimmy Taylor (1960)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Dear Jesus, abide with me
Publication Date: 1960
Copyright: © 1960 by Gospel Quartet Music Co., Inc.

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Songs of the Saints #167

Wonderful Peace #84

Include 6 pre-1979 instances
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