Gems and Jewels ‎#117

117. Close By My Side

1 Close by my side, O tender love
That leads me to that home above;
That keeps beside me all the way,
That leads me toward the perfect day.

Chorus:
Close by my side, close by my side,
He waits my feeble steps to guide;
O Saviour still with me abide
Close by my side, close by my side.

2 Thro’ sun and storm, thro’ joy and grief,
To sorrow bringing sweet relief;
And guarding with His tender hand,
When dangers thickly ‘round me stand. [Chorus]

3 Forever faithful, loving true,
O Christ, my love, my life are due
Alone to Thee, most holy Friend,
Be with and keep me to the end. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Close by my side, O tender love
• Title: Close By My Side
• Author: Mrs. A. L. Davison
• Refrain First Line: Close by my side, close by my side
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890

Tune Information

• Name: [Close by my side, O tender love]
• Composer: J. H. Fillmore