Glory to God ‎#736

736. I Want to Be as Close to You

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Text Information

• First Line: I want to be as close to you
• Title: I Want to Be as Close to You
• Author: Delores Dufner, OSB (2006, rev. 2009)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 12:46-50
  ;
  Matthew 28:1-10
  ;
  Mark 3:35
  ;
  Mark 16:1-8
  ;
  Luke 2:6-7
  ;
  Luke 24:1-12
  ;
  John 13:23
• Topic: Christian Life; Discipleship and Mission; Living in Christ; Love for God
• Copyright: © 2006, 2009 Delores Dufner, OSB
• ONE LICENSE: 88834

Tune Information

• Name: DAVIDSON
• Composer: Hal H. Hopson (1985)
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: © 1985 Hope Publishing Company

Text Information:

This text centers on three significant people in Christ’s earthly life, Mary his mother, John the beloved disciple, and Mary Magdalene the first witness to his Resurrection. With these models to guide us, we can learn much about how to live out our desire to be near to Christ.