Keep Close to Jesus

When you start for the land of heavenly rest

Author: John Lane
Tune: [When you start for the land of heavenly rest]
Published in 59 hymnals

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Representative Text

1. When you start for the land of heavenly rest,
Keep close to Jesus all the way;
For He is the Guide, and He knows the way best,
Keep close to Jesus all the way.

Refrain
Keep close to Jesus, keep close to Jesus,
Keep close to Jesus all the way;
By day or by night never turn from the right,
Keep close to Jesus all the way.

2. Never mind the storms of trials as you go,
Keep close to Jesus all the way;
’Tis a comfort and joy His favor to know,
Keep close to Jesus all the way. [Refrain]

3. To be safe from the darts of the evil one,
Keep close to Jesus all the way;
Take the shield of faith till the victory is won,
Keep close to Jesus all the way. [Refrain]

4. We shall reach our home in Heaven by and by,
Keep close to Jesus all the way;
Where to those we love we’ll never say goodbye,
Keep close to Jesus all the way. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #3507

Author: John Lane

Lane, Rev. John. (New York City, 1853--1945, Nashville, Tennessee). Singing evangelist and hymn-writer. Son of Patrick and Alice O'Connor Lane (formerly "Lean"), Irish immigrants. He was an advertising solicitor for New York newspapers, when he was converted to Christianity and under the tutelage of Dr. T. De Witt Talmadge, he became a mission worker, and later conducted revival meetings in the East before going West in 1893 to Kansas City, Missouri. --Information from multiple letters from Laura B. Lane, daughter, to Leonard Ellinwood, DNAH Archives. A photo of John Lane is also in the DNAH Archives.… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: When you start for the land of heavenly rest
Title: Keep Close to Jesus
Author: John Lane
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Keep close to Jesus
Publication Date: 1802
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #3507
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Instances

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Best Hymns No. 4 #146

Bible School Songs #d164

Billows of Song #d209

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Brotherhood Hymns #3

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Calvary Songs #41

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Choice Hymns No. 1 #98

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Conquest Hymns #189

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Corn In Egypt #98

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Evangelical Hymnal #718

Favorite Gospel Songs. New ed. #d207

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Favorite Solos #8

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Glowing Songs #71

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Gospel Tent Songs #54

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Heart Cheering Songs #67

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Heart Melodies No. 3 #33

Heart Melodies #d103

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Hymn Book of the United Evangelical Church #718

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Hymn-Songs #79

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Hymns of Blessing for the Living Church #128

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Hymns of the Christian Life No. 2 #89

Hymns of the Faith #215

Hymns, Psalms and Gospel Songs with Responsive Readings #d430

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Hymns, Psalms and Gospel Songs #341

Melodies of Salvation #d174

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Montreat Hymns #341

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New Songs of Praise and Power 1-2-3 Combined #85

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Our Hymns #163

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Our Praise in Song #179

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Praise and Rejoicing #26

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Praise Hymns and Full Salvation Songs #94

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Praise in Song #179

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Precious Hymns No. 2 #69

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Redemption Songs #376

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Rescue Songs #59

Salvation Melodies. New ed. #d58

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Salvation Songs #52

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Sermons in Song #84

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Songs of Hope #43

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Songs of Love and Praise No. 2 #248

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Songs of Love and Praise No. 5 #243

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Songs of Love and Praise #248

Songs of Praise Number One #44

Songs of Redemption #d131

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Songs of Victory #208

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Soul Winning Songs #171

Standard Hymns and Gospel Songs. Evangelical Congregational Church ed. #d106

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The Bow of Promise #65

TextScoreAudio

The Cyber Hymnal #3507

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The Finest of the Wheat No. 2 #6

The Gospel Call, Part Two #344

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The New Living Hymns (Living Hymns No. 2) #252

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The New Make Christ King #41

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The Revival No. 2 #71

The Supplement to "The Century Gospel Songs" #d197

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Treasury of Song #77

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Triumphant Songs No.4 #74

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Triumphant Songs Nos. 3 and 4 Combined #249

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Unfading Treasures #271

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