Sacred Songs No. 1: compiled and arranged for use in gospel meetings, Sunday schools, prayer meetings and other religious services 70. Thou whose hand thus far hath led me

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Sacred Songs No. 1‎#70

Text:	Near to Thee
Author:	Julia Sterling
Tune:	[Thou whose hand thus far hath led me]
Composer:	Ira D. Sankey

1 Thou whose hand thus far hath led me,
Whereso-e’er my path may be;
Lord, I pray that Thou wilt ever
Draw and keep me near to Thee.

Refrain:
Near to Thee, O Lord, to Thee,
Draw me ever near to Thee.

2 When the way is dark and cheerless,
When no ray of light I see,
May Thine arms of love and mercy
Draw me ever near to Thee. [Refrain]

3 Thou in whom my soul is trusting,
Hope of life and joy to me;
While on earth a pilgrim stranger,
Draw me ever near to Thee. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line:	Thou whose hand thus far hath led me
Title:	Near to Thee
Author:	Julia Sterling
Refrain First Line:	Near to thee, O Lord, to thee
Publication Date:	1896
Scripture:	James 4:8
Topic:	Guide - Guidance; Worship