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Close to Thy Side

Under thy wings my God, Close by Thy side

Author: Alvira Whitney
Tune: [Under Thy wings, my God] (Hoag)
Published in 8 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Under Thy wings, my God,
Close to Thy side;
Safe from the coming storm,
Joyfully I hide.
Oft Thou hast call’d to me,
Now, while the cloud I see,
Swiftly I fly to Thee,
Close to Thy side.

2 Under Thy wings, my God,
Lov’d ones abide;
Whom Thou hast called from me,
Close to Thy side.
Deal gently, Lord with me,
Glory I may not see;
Keep ev’ry sin from me
While at Thy side.

3 Under Thy wings, my God,
Safely to hide;
Closer Thy “little ones,”
Closer to Thy side.
Side wounded sore for me,
Bleeding and bruis’d I see;
Cover, O cover me,
Close to Thy side.


Source: Gospel Praise Book.: a collection of choice gems of sacred song suitable for church service, gospel praise meetings, and family devotions. (Complete ed.) #303

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Author: Alvira Whitney

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Text Information

First Line: Under thy wings my God, Close by Thy side
Title: Close to Thy Side
Author: Alvira Whitney
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Gathered Jewels No. 2 #49

Gathered Jewels No. 2 #49
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Gospel Praise Book. #303

Gospel Praise Book. #303
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Jewels of Praise #113

Jewels of Praise #113
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Praise Book #95

Praise Book #95
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Songs of Pilgrimage #1217

Songs of Pilgrimage #1217
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Sparkling Rubies #143

Sparkling Rubies #143
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The Jewelled Crown #115

The Jewelled Crown #115
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The Welcome #27

The Welcome #27
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