Keep close to the side of Je­sus
While the path of life you tread;
Resist all the world’s temp­ta­tions,
And by Him be safe­ly led.

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Keep close to the side of Je­sus,
He’s a true and lov­ing friend;
Keep close to the side of Je­sus
Till you reach your jour­ney’s end.

Secure in the Sav­ior’s keep­ing,
Naught of harm can you be­tide,
And joy fills the soul that ev­er
In His pre­sence doth abide.

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Sweet peace from on high is giv­en
Unto those who day by day
Keep close to the bless­èd Je­sus,
And His ho­ly will obey.

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