Closer Cling to Jesus

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Do life's storms above thee roll

Author: Ida L. Reed
Tune: [Do life's storms above thee roll?]
Published in 3 hymnals

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1 Do life's storms above thee roll?
Closer cling to Jesus;
There is refuge for thy soul,
Closer cling to Jesus.
Nearer pressing to his side,
'Neath his wing securely hide,
Safely in his love abide
Closer cling to Jesus.

2 Are there griefs that bow thee low?
Closer cling to Jesus;
He thine ev'ry care doth know,
Closer cling to Jesus.
Do not stand apart and grieve,
At his feet thy burden leave;
Ask, and his strong help receive,
Closer cling to Jesus.

3 Are thy days full often drear?
Closer cling to Jesus;
He will give thee joy and cheer,
Closer cling to Jesus.
Trust him, love him, to him cling,
Crown him evermore thy King;
Gladness, peace and rest 'twill bring,
Closer cling to Jesus.

Source: Light in the Valley: a new work of great merit for the Sunday school, revivals, Christian Endeavor, Epworth League, young people's society, and all forward movement along the line of battle... #187

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Author: Ida L. Reed

Ida Lilliard Reed (Smith), 1865-1951 Born: November 30, 1865, near Arden, Barbour County, West Virginia. Died: July 8, 1951, Arden, West Virginia. Buried: Ebenezer Methodist Church, Arden, West Virginia. Reed is said to have written 2,000 hymns in her lifetime. In 1939, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers recognized her "substantial contribution to American music" by awarding her a small "weekly bonus." © The Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch) Go to person page >

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