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Stay Thou Near By

Stay thou near by, Whom have I, Lord, but thee

Author: David J. Beattie
Tune: [Stay Thou near by! Whom have I, Lord, but Thee]
Published in 4 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Stay Thou near by! Whom have I, Lord, but Thee?
Earth’s dearest friends may change—their love grow cold;
O Savior, Lord, Thou’rt all in all to me,
Thy love’s untold.

2 Stay Thou near by! I dare not tread alone
The thorny path that once Thy feet didst tread;
Safe shall I be with Thee to lean upon,
And by Thee led.

3 Stay Thou near by! Life’s journey soon will end;
Mine eyes are dim, I cannot see my way
O tho’t supreme! From earth I shall ascend
To brighter day.


Source: Rodeheaver's Gospel Solos and Duets #59

Author: David J. Beattie

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Text Information

First Line: Stay thou near by, Whom have I, Lord, but thee
Title: Stay Thou Near By
Author: David J. Beattie
Copyright: Public Domain

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Rodeheaver's Gospel Solos and Duets #59

Songs for Men #93

Songs for Men #93

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Songs of Conquest #47

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