Description I Need Thee Ever Near Me Scripture: Psalm 6:2 Key: Eb Time Signature: 6/4 Hymn Status: Partnership (An agreement between the hymn writer and R.J. Stevens Music, LLC.) Terms of Use: This hymn is free to use for display and print but with the following exception(s): 1. The hymn writer does not want this hymn and its arrangement altered in any way. 2. The hymn writer does not want this hymn accompanied with instrumental music. Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16 Lyrics Verse 1: Lord, wilt Thou lift my feeble hand? Deep is the darkness o’er me. Give me the strength to firmly stand thru all that lies before me. Verse 2: Wilt Thou Thy mighty hand extend, lift me from grief to gladness? Wilt Thou my fainting soul attend, Lord, wilt Thou share my sadness? Verse 3: When all my earthly friends are gone, Lord wilt Thou walk beside me? I cannor find my way alone, o Savior wilt Thou guide me? Verse 4: Do not forsake me Lord, I pray; dark is the way and lonely. Keep Thou my feet lest I should stray, shed forth Thy love upon me. Chorus: O Lord, hide not Thy blessed face, I need Thee ever near me! As I approach Thy throne of grace, wilt Thou in mercy hear me?
