RCCG HYMN 386

When You Start for the Land of Heavenly Rest

"Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you." - James 4:8

CHRISTIAN LIFE 4 VERSES

VERSE 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.

CHORUS

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.

VERSE 2

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.

CHORUS

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.

VERSE 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.

CHORUS

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.

VERSE 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.

CHORUS

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.

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The Redeemed Hymnal - 4th Edition

The hymn book of the The Redeemed Christian Church of God

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The Redeemed Hymnal - 4th Edition
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