Light and Life ‎#52

52. Keep me near thee

1 Heav'nly Father, keep me near thee!
Let me never go astray!
When temptations fierce assail me,
Help me to resist, I pray!
Guide me, with thy word and spirit,
In the good and righteous way;
Thro' the Saviour's blood and merit,
Purge my stains of guilt away!

Chorus:
Guide me, with thy word and spirit,
In the good and righteous way;
Thro' the Saviour's blood and merit,
Purge my stains of guilt away!
Thro' the Saviour's blood and merit,
Purge my stains of guilt away!

2 I am feeble, frail, unstable,
Vile, corrupt, unclean within,
Thou art mighty, strong, and able,
To deliver me from sin.
Hear, O Lord, my supplication!
Listen to my earnest cry!
Grant me mercy and salvation,
Lest I perish, faint or die! [Chorus]

3 When my days are dark and dreary
With affliction, toil and grief,
When I'm lonely, and weary,
Give me succor and relief!
With thy powerful arm uphold me;
Lead me in thy perfect way;
Till with rapture I behold thee,
In the realms of endless day! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Heav'nly Father, keep me near thee!
• Title: Keep me near thee
• Author: Rev. J. H. Martin
• Refrain First Line: Guide me, with thy word and spirit
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1881

Tune Information

• Name: [Heav'nly Father, keep me near thee!]
• Composer: R. M. McIntosh, by per
• Key: D Major