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Text:Jesus, I fain would walk with Thee
Tune:[Jesus, I fain would walk with Thee]
Composer:T. Frank Allen

278b. Jesus, I fain would walk with Thee

1 Jesus, I fain would walk with Thee,—
From nature’s every path retreat;
Thou art my Way,—my Leader be,
And set upon the rock my feet.

Chorus:
He is my Rock, on Him I build,
My firm foundation ne’er shall yield!
The pow’rs of sin shall not prevail,
My Rock is sure and cannot fail!

2 Uphold me, Saviour, or I fall;
O reach me out Thy gracious hand;
Only on Thee for help I call,—
Only by faith in Thee I stand. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, I fain would walk with Thee
Refrain First Line: He is my Rock, on Him I build
Language: English
Publication Date: 1885
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Jesus, I fain would walk with Thee]
Composer: T. Frank Allen
Notes: Public Domain.



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