Autor necunoscut V1 C V2 C V3 C V4 C [V1] Keep me near Thee, blessed Jesus, Keep me near Thee lest I stray; With Thy mighty hand uphold me, Lead me gently all the way. [C] /: Life without Thee would be dreary, Cheerless all my path would be; But while walking in Thy presence, Heaven’s glory shines on me. :/ [V2] Keep me near Thee, precious Savior, Many snares are by the way; ’Neath Thy balmy wings protect me, Draw me nearer Thee each day. [V3] Help me live so near Thee, Jesus, That Thy whispers I may hear, Let me feel Thy arms around me When the hand of danger’s near. [V4] Draw me nearer, blessed Jesus, Closely fold me to Thy breast; Pillowed on Thy loving bosom, Let me ever sweetly rest.