Hold Me Closely by Pearl Waggoner

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 24, 1913

Hold Me Closely

By Pearl Waggoner

PEARL WAGGONER

O Jesus, hold me closely, I need to feel thy hand, For I am but a stranger Within a foreign land. The way that lies before me To me is all unknown, But if thou hast my hand, Lord, I shall not feel alone.

O, hold my hand, my Saviour, I need thee every hour; To help my utter weakness I need thy mighty power. For I am prone to stumble, And oft I miss the way; So quickly, Lord, I weary, So hold me close, I pray.

I can not walk, my Saviour, From thy blest side apart; I need thy friendship tender To cheer my fainting heart; I need thy words of counsel When storms would overwhelm; I need to feel thee guiding, And know thee at the helm.

O Saviour, hold me closely, And leave me nevermore. To me 'tis new, but thou, Lord, Hast been the way before; No danger in the pathway Can take thee by surprise. Be thou my shield, my wisdom, In darkness be mine eyes.

O hold me close, my Saviour, And ever closer still, Then whatsoe'er I meet, Lord, To me can work no ill; No more I'll fear the darkness Nor aught that may befall, For thou, my guide and helper, Art greater far than all.

So, Jesus, hold me closely Till journeying days are o'er, Until the road is ended, Where night shall come no more. May all my walk while here, Lord, Be close, so close to thee, That naught from thee can sever Through all eternity.

Hinsdale, Ill.