Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#96

96. Dearest Children, God Is Near You

1. Dearest children, God is near you,
Watching o’er you day and night,
And delights to own and bless you,
If you strive to do what’s right.
He will bless you, He will bless you,
If you put your trust in him.

2. Dearest children, holy angels
Watch your actions night and day,
And they keep a faithful record
Of the good and bad you say.
Cherish virtue! Cherish virtue!
God will bless the pure in heart.

3. Children, God delights to teach you
By his Holy Spirit’s voice.
Quickly heed its holy promptings.
Day by day you’ll then rejoice.
Oh, prove faithful, Oh, prove faithful
To your God and Zion’s cause.

Text Information

• First Line: Dearest children, God is near you
• Title: Dearest Children, God Is Near You
• Author: Charles L. Walker, 1832–1904
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Psalm 37:3-5
• Topic: Chastity; Children; Faithfulness; Guidance; Holy Ghost; Obedience; Praise and Thanksgiving; Worthiness
• Notes: Additional scripture references from LDS canon: Doctrine and Covenants 41:1, Doctrine and Covenants 76:5

Tune Information

• Name: [Dearest children, God is near you]
• Composer: John Menzies Macfarlane, 1833–1892
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Incipit: 53153 21765 31332
• Key: B♭ Major